Tedy Bruschi was drafted No. 86 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 189 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #86
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 189
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 703rd at Arizona
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Tedy Bruschi came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Arizona
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
189 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
- Games played
- 189
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 703rd among Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 70100% of career value
- Final season
- 200812 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 86
Who came off the board on either side of Tedy Bruschi.
Alabama
Ohio State
Virginia Tech
Arizona in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tedy Bruschi in the 1996 NFL Draft
Tedy Bruschi is a Linebacker out of Arizona selected No. 86 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1996 NFL Draft. 189 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 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 Tedy Bruschi drafted?
Tedy Bruschi was selected No. 86 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/tedy-bruschi.
What college did Tedy Bruschi play for?
Tedy Bruschi played college football at Arizona in the Big 12. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Tedy Bruschi's NFL career turn out?
189 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/tedy-bruschi.