Robert Tate was drafted No. 183 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 116 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #183
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 116
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1515th at Cincinnati
The pick
How Robert Tate came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Cincinnati
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
116 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 116
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1515th among Cincinnati picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1067% of career value
- Final season
- 20069 years after the draft
Around pick 183
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Tate.
Illinois College
Arizona State
Sacramento State
Houston
Cincinnati in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Cincinnati
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Tate in the 1997 NFL Draft
Robert Tate is a Defensive back out of Cincinnati selected No. 183 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1997 NFL Draft. 116 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Cincinnati has produced 74 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 Robert Tate drafted?
Robert Tate was selected No. 183 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/robert-tate.
What college did Robert Tate play for?
Robert Tate played college football at Cincinnati in the Big 12. See every Cincinnati draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/cincinnati-bearcats.
How did Robert Tate's NFL career turn out?
116 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/robert-tate.