Tom Tupa was drafted No. 68 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 220 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #68
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 220
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 2969th at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Tom Tupa came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
220 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 220
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 2969th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 828% of career value
- Final season
- 200416 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 68
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Tupa.
Puget Sound
Oklahoma
Notre Dame
Ohio State in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Tupa in the 1988 NFL Draft
Tom Tupa is a Quarterback out of Ohio State selected No. 68 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988 NFL Draft. 220 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Tom Tupa drafted?
Tom Tupa was selected No. 68 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/tom-tupa.
What college did Tom Tupa play for?
Tom Tupa played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Tom Tupa's NFL career turn out?
220 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/tom-tupa.