Tom Burke was drafted No. 83 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #83
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 36
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 869th at Wisconsin
The pick
How Tom Burke came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 36
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 869th among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 20023 years after the draft
Around pick 83
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Burke.
Florida
Auburn
UCLA
Texas A&M
Wisconsin in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Burke in the 1999 NFL Draft
Tom Burke is a Defensive end out of Wisconsin selected No. 83 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1999 NFL Draft. 36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 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 Tom Burke drafted?
Tom Burke was selected No. 83 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/tom-burke.
What college did Tom Burke play for?
Tom Burke played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Tom Burke's NFL career turn out?
36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/tom-burke.