Bob Whitfield was drafted No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 220 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 220
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 716th at Stanford
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Bob Whitfield came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Stanford
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
220 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value
- Games played
- 220
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 716th among Stanford picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6896% of career value
- Final season
- 200614 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Bob Whitfield.
Houston
Wisconsin · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Virginia
Stanford in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Stanford
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bob Whitfield in the 1992 NFL Draft
Bob Whitfield is a Offensive tackle out of Stanford selected No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1992 NFL Draft. 220 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value Stanford has produced 149 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 Bob Whitfield drafted?
Bob Whitfield was selected No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/bob-whitfield.
What college did Bob Whitfield play for?
Bob Whitfield played college football at Stanford in the ACC. See every Stanford draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stanford-cardinal.
How did Bob Whitfield's NFL career turn out?
220 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/bob-whitfield.