Eric Lindstrom was drafted No. 178 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Boston College. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1989
The pick
How Eric Lindstrom came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1989 classAround pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Lindstrom.
Youngstown State
South Carolina
Miami
Boston College in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Luke Kuechly
LB · CAR · 2012
Boston College · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#80
Bill Romanowski
LB · SF · 1988
Boston College · 2× Pro Bowl
#141
Stephen Boyd
LB · DET · 1995
Boston College · 2× Pro Bowl
#163
Matt Milano
LB · BUF · 2017
Boston College · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#110
Steve DeOssie
LB · DAL · 1984
Boston College
#220
Isaiah McDuffie
LB · GB · 2021
Boston College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Lindstrom in the 1989 NFL Draft
Eric Lindstrom is a Linebacker out of Boston College selected No. 178 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Boston College has produced 117 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 Eric Lindstrom drafted?
Eric Lindstrom was selected No. 178 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/eric-lindstrom.
What college did Eric Lindstrom play for?
Eric Lindstrom played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did Eric Lindstrom's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/eric-lindstrom.