Michael Timpson was drafted No. 100 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 116 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #100
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 116
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2950th at Penn State
The pick
How Michael Timpson came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
116 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 116
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2950th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1655% of career value
- Final season
- 19978 years after the draft
Around pick 100
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Timpson.
Auburn
Florida State
Chattanooga
Weber State
Penn State in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Chris Godwin
WR · TB · 2017
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#61
Allen Robinson
WR · JAX · 2014
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#100
Michael Robinson
WR · SF · 2006
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#52
Bobby Engram
WR · CHI · 1996
Penn State
#25
O.J. McDuffie
WR · MIA · 1993
Penn State
#55
Joe Jurevicius
WR · NYG · 1998
Penn State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Timpson in the 1989 NFL Draft
Michael Timpson is a Wide receiver out of Penn State selected No. 100 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft. 116 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Michael Timpson drafted?
Michael Timpson was selected No. 100 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/michael-timpson.
What college did Michael Timpson play for?
Michael Timpson played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Michael Timpson's NFL career turn out?
116 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/michael-timpson.