Tim Biakabutuka was drafted No. 8 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 50
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2654th at Michigan
The pick
How Tim Biakabutuka came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2654th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 26100% of career value
- Final season
- 20015 years after the draft
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Tim Biakabutuka.
Nebraska
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
Auburn · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Michigan in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tim Biakabutuka in the 1996 NFL Draft
Tim Biakabutuka is a Running back out of Michigan selected No. 8 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1996 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Tim Biakabutuka drafted?
Tim Biakabutuka was selected No. 8 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/tim-biakabutuka.
What college did Tim Biakabutuka play for?
Tim Biakabutuka played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Tim Biakabutuka's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/tim-biakabutuka.