Lovett Purnell was drafted No. 216 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1996 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 36 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #216
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 36
- Career AV
- 262nd at West Virginia
The pick
How Lovett Purnell came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
36 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 36
- Career approximate value
- 262nd among West Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19993 years after the draft
Around pick 216
Who came off the board on either side of Lovett Purnell.
Eastern New Mexico
Oregon
Southern
Penn State
West Virginia in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from West Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lovett Purnell in the 1996 NFL Draft
Lovett Purnell is a Tight end out of West Virginia selected No. 216 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1996 NFL Draft. 36 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value West Virginia has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Lovett Purnell drafted?
Lovett Purnell was selected No. 216 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/lovett-purnell.
What college did Lovett Purnell play for?
Lovett Purnell played college football at West Virginia in the Big 12. See every West Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-virginia-mountaineers.
How did Lovett Purnell's NFL career turn out?
36 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/lovett-purnell.