Ben Coates was drafted No. 124 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Livingstone. 158 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #124
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 158
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 431st at Livingstone
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Ben Coates came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Livingstone
CIAA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
158 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 158
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 431st among Livingstone picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 43100% of career value
- Final season
- 20009 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 124
Who came off the board on either side of Ben Coates.
Iowa · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Michigan State
Texas
Memphis
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ben Coates in the 1991 NFL Draft
Ben Coates is a Tight end out of Livingstone selected No. 124 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1991 NFL Draft. 158 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Livingstone has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1991.
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 Ben Coates drafted?
Ben Coates was selected No. 124 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/ben-coates.
What college did Ben Coates play for?
Ben Coates played college football at Livingstone in the CIAA. See every Livingstone draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/livingstone-blue-bears.
How did Ben Coates's NFL career turn out?
158 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/ben-coates.