1988 NFL Draft

The 1988 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 24–25, 1988. The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season. Notably, the first player selected at the quarterback position did not come until the 76th pick, in the 3rd round.

Hall of Famers

 * Michael Irvin, Wide receiver from Miami taken 1st round 11th overall by the Dallas Cowboys.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2007.


 * Randall McDaniel, Offensive guard from Arizona State University taken 1st round 19th overall by the Minnesota Vikings.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2009.


 * Thurman Thomas, Running back from Oklahoma State University taken 2nd round 40th overall by the Buffalo Bills.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2007.