Joe Wolf was drafted No. 17 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 94 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 94
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2437th at Boston College
The pick
How Joe Wolf came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
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Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
94 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 94
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2437th among Boston College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 24100% of career value
- Final season
- 19978 years after the draft
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Wolf.
Notre Dame
Oklahoma State
Minnesota
Arkansas · 1× Pro Bowl
Boston College in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Wolf in the 1989 NFL Draft
Joe Wolf is a Offensive tackle out of Boston College selected No. 17 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft. 94 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value 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 Joe Wolf drafted?
Joe Wolf was selected No. 17 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/joe-wolf.
What college did Joe Wolf play for?
Joe Wolf 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 Joe Wolf's NFL career turn out?
94 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/joe-wolf.