Donnie Abraham was drafted No. 71 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of East Tennessee State. 132 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #71
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 132
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 521st at East Tennessee State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Donnie Abraham came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
132 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
- Games played
- 132
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 521st among East Tennessee State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3873% of career value
- Final season
- 20048 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 71
Who came off the board on either side of Donnie Abraham.
Illinois College
Colorado State
Arkansas
New Mexico
Other DB picks from East Tennessee State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Donnie Abraham in the 1996 NFL Draft
Donnie Abraham is a Defensive back out of East Tennessee State selected No. 71 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft. 132 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value East Tennessee State has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Donnie Abraham drafted?
Donnie Abraham was selected No. 71 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/donnie-abraham.
What college did Donnie Abraham play for?
Donnie Abraham played college football at East Tennessee State in the Southern Conference. See every East Tennessee State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/east-tennessee-state-buccaneers.
How did Donnie Abraham's NFL career turn out?
132 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/donnie-abraham.