Ralph Jarvis was drafted No. 78 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Temple. 8 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #78
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 8
- Career AV
- 133rd at Temple
The pick
How Ralph Jarvis came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Temple
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
8 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 133rd among Temple picks
- Final season
- 19902 years after the draft
Around pick 78
Who came off the board on either side of Ralph Jarvis.
Washington · 2× Pro Bowl
Indiana
LSU
Boston College · 2× Pro Bowl
Temple in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Temple
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ralph Jarvis in the 1988 NFL Draft
Ralph Jarvis is a Defensive end out of Temple selected No. 78 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1988 NFL Draft. 8 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Temple has produced 47 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 Ralph Jarvis drafted?
Ralph Jarvis was selected No. 78 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/ralph-jarvis.
What college did Ralph Jarvis play for?
Ralph Jarvis played college football at Temple in the American. See every Temple draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/temple-owls.
How did Ralph Jarvis's NFL career turn out?
8 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/ralph-jarvis.