Robert Goff was drafted No. 83 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 122 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #83
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 122
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2540th at Auburn
The pick
How Robert Goff came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
122 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 122
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2540th among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 832% of career value
- Final season
- 19968 years after the draft
Around pick 83
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Goff.
Clemson
Illinois College
West Virginia
Ohio State
Auburn in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Goff in the 1988 NFL Draft
Robert Goff is a Defensive end out of Auburn selected No. 83 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1988 NFL Draft. 122 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Robert Goff drafted?
Robert Goff was selected No. 83 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/robert-goff.
What college did Robert Goff play for?
Robert Goff played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Robert Goff's NFL career turn out?
122 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/robert-goff.