Pat Kelly was drafted No. 174 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 41 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #174
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 41
The pick
How Pat Kelly came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
41 regular-season games
- Games played
- 41
- Final season
- 19913 years after the draft
Around pick 174
Who came off the board on either side of Pat Kelly.
Eastern Michigan
Pittsburgh
San José State
Syracuse in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pat Kelly in the 1988 NFL Draft
Pat Kelly is a Tight end out of Syracuse selected No. 174 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1988 NFL Draft. 41 regular-season games Syracuse has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Pat Kelly drafted?
Pat Kelly was selected No. 174 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/pat-kelly.
What college did Pat Kelly play for?
Pat Kelly played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Pat Kelly's NFL career turn out?
41 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/pat-kelly.