Pete Curkendall was drafted No. 289 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Penn State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #289
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1988
The pick
How Pete Curkendall came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1988 classAround pick 289
Who came off the board on either side of Pete Curkendall.
Boston College
NC State
Air Force
Fresno State
Penn State in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pete Curkendall in the 1988 NFL Draft
Pete Curkendall is a Defensive tackle out of Penn State selected No. 289 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1988 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Penn State has produced 248 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 Pete Curkendall drafted?
Pete Curkendall was selected No. 289 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/pete-curkendall.
What college did Pete Curkendall play for?
Pete Curkendall played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Pete Curkendall's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/pete-curkendall.