Shawn Lee was drafted No. 163 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1988 NFL Draft out of North Alabama. 148 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #163
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 148
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 412nd at North Alabama
The pick
How Shawn Lee came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
148 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Games played
- 148
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 412nd among North Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 25% of career value
- Final season
- 199810 years after the draft
Around pick 163
Who came off the board on either side of Shawn Lee.
Texas Tech
Florida
Oklahoma
Wyoming
North Alabama in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from North Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Shawn Lee in the 1988 NFL Draft
Shawn Lee is a Defensive tackle out of North Alabama selected No. 163 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1988 NFL Draft. 148 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value North Alabama has produced 16 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 Shawn Lee drafted?
Shawn Lee was selected No. 163 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/shawn-lee.
What college did Shawn Lee play for?
Shawn Lee played college football at North Alabama in the United Athletic Conference. See every North Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-alabama-lions.
How did Shawn Lee's NFL career turn out?
148 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/shawn-lee.