Robert Tyler was drafted No. 215 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1988 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. 9 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #215
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 9
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 118th at South Carolina State
The pick
How Robert Tyler came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
9 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 9
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 118th among South Carolina State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19891 years after the draft
Around pick 215
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Tyler.
Central Missouri
Minnesota Duluth
Oregon
Howard
South Carolina State in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from South Carolina State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Tyler in the 1988 NFL Draft
Robert Tyler is a Tight end out of South Carolina State selected No. 215 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1988 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value South Carolina State has produced 34 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 Tyler drafted?
Robert Tyler was selected No. 215 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/robert-tyler.
What college did Robert Tyler play for?
Robert Tyler played college football at South Carolina State in the MEAC. See every South Carolina State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-state-bulldogs.
How did Robert Tyler's NFL career turn out?
9 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/robert-tyler.