Jimmy Hitchcock was drafted No. 88 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1995 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 101 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #88
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 101
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2836th at North Carolina
The pick
How Jimmy Hitchcock came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
101 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Games played
- 101
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2836th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 932% of career value
- Final season
- 20027 years after the draft
Around pick 88
Who came off the board on either side of Jimmy Hitchcock.
Central Oklahoma
BYU
Texas A&M
Virginia Tech · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
North Carolina in the 1995 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#28
Thomas Smith
DB · BUF · 1993
North Carolina
#157
Gerald Sensabaugh
DB · JAX · 2005
North Carolina
#128
Tre Boston
DB · CAR · 2014
North Carolina
#127
Bracy Walker
DB · KC · 1994
North Carolina
#100
Da'Norris Searcy
DB · BUF · 2011
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jimmy Hitchcock in the 1995 NFL Draft
Jimmy Hitchcock is a Defensive back out of North Carolina selected No. 88 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1995 NFL Draft. 101 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Jimmy Hitchcock drafted?
Jimmy Hitchcock was selected No. 88 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/jimmy-hitchcock.
What college did Jimmy Hitchcock play for?
Jimmy Hitchcock played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Jimmy Hitchcock's NFL career turn out?
101 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/jimmy-hitchcock.