Brandon Tate was drafted No. 83 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 127 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 19 · #83 overall
Brandon Tate North Carolina Draft
Brandon Tate was drafted No. 83 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 127 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #83
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 127
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1659th at North Carolina
The pick
How Brandon Tate came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 183 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 84 prospect73.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
127 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 127
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1659th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 850% of career value
- Final season
- 20189 years after the draft
Around pick 83
Who came off the board on either side of Brandon Tate.
Texas
Penn State
Ole Miss · 1× Pro Bowl
Cal Poly
North Carolina in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brandon Tate in the 2009 NFL Draft
Brandon Tate is a Wide receiver out of North Carolina selected No. 83 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft. 127 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Brandon Tate drafted?
Brandon Tate was selected No. 83 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/brandon-tate.
What college did Brandon Tate play for?
Brandon Tate played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Brandon Tate's NFL career turn out?
127 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/brandon-tate.