Gabe Northern was drafted No. 53 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft out of LSU. 73 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #53
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1989th at LSU
The pick
How Gabe Northern came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1989th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1895% of career value
- Final season
- 20004 years after the draft
Around pick 53
Who came off the board on either side of Gabe Northern.
Houston
Penn State
Eastern Kentucky
Tennessee
LSU in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gabe Northern in the 1996 NFL Draft
Gabe Northern is a Linebacker out of LSU selected No. 53 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Gabe Northern drafted?
Gabe Northern was selected No. 53 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/gabe-northern.
What college did Gabe Northern play for?
Gabe Northern played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Gabe Northern's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/gabe-northern.