Tim Goad was drafted No. 87 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 141 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #87
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 141
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4810th at North Carolina
The pick
How Tim Goad came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
141 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Games played
- 141
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4810th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4288% of career value
- Final season
- 19968 years after the draft
Around pick 87
Who came off the board on either side of Tim Goad.
Ohio State
Tennessee
Oregon
Arizona · 1× Pro Bowl
North Carolina in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tim Goad in the 1988 NFL Draft
Tim Goad is a Nose tackle out of North Carolina selected No. 87 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft. 141 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Tim Goad drafted?
Tim Goad was selected No. 87 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/tim-goad.
What college did Tim Goad play for?
Tim Goad played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Tim Goad's NFL career turn out?
141 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/tim-goad.