David Key was drafted No. 140 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #140
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How David Key came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19910 years after the draft
Around pick 140
Who came off the board on either side of David Key.
Florida State
San Diego State
Michigan in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michigan · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#23
Ty Law
DB · NE · 1995
Michigan · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#42
Keith Bostic
DB · TEN · 1983
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
#131
Mike Harden
DB · DEN · 1980
Michigan
#18
Leon Hall
DB · CIN · 2007
Michigan
#110
Corwin Brown
DB · NE · 1993
Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Key in the 1991 NFL Draft
David Key is a Defensive back out of Michigan selected No. 140 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1991 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Michigan has produced 231 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 David Key drafted?
David Key was selected No. 140 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/david-key.
What college did David Key play for?
David Key played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did David Key's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/david-key.