Pat Fitzgerald was drafted No. 226 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Texas. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #226
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1997
The pick
How Pat Fitzgerald came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
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Texas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1997 classAround pick 226
Who came off the board on either side of Pat Fitzgerald.
Fresno State
Florida State
Central State
Ole Miss
Texas in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pat Fitzgerald in the 1997 NFL Draft
Pat Fitzgerald is a Tight end out of Texas selected No. 226 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1997 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Texas has produced 206 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 Pat Fitzgerald drafted?
Pat Fitzgerald was selected No. 226 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/pat-fitzgerald.
What college did Pat Fitzgerald play for?
Pat Fitzgerald played college football at Texas in the SEC. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Pat Fitzgerald's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/pat-fitzgerald.