Mike Alstott was drafted No. 35 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 158 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #35
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 158
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 4912th at Purdue
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Mike Alstott came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
158 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 158
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 4912th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 49100% of career value
- Final season
- 200610 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 35
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Alstott.
Texas · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Washington · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Other RB picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Alstott in the 1996 NFL Draft
Mike Alstott is a Running back out of Purdue selected No. 35 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft. 158 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Mike Alstott drafted?
Mike Alstott was selected No. 35 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/mike-alstott.
What college did Mike Alstott play for?
Mike Alstott played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Mike Alstott's NFL career turn out?
158 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Accolades: 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/mike-alstott.