Ray Agnew was drafted No. 10 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1990 NFL Draft out of NC State. 157 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #10
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 157
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4216th at NC State
The pick
How Ray Agnew came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
NC State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
157 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Games played
- 157
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4216th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1433% of career value
- Final season
- 200010 years after the draft
Around pick 10
Who came off the board on either side of Ray Agnew.
Arizona
Texas A&M · 2× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Baylor
NC State in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ray Agnew in the 1990 NFL Draft
Ray Agnew is a Defensive tackle out of NC State selected No. 10 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1990 NFL Draft. 157 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value NC State 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 Ray Agnew drafted?
Ray Agnew was selected No. 10 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/ray-agnew.
What college did Ray Agnew play for?
Ray Agnew played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Ray Agnew's NFL career turn out?
157 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/ray-agnew.