After an outstanding college career that got him All-American honors at the University of Iowa he was taken by New England in the 2nd round of the 1982 college draft.
Was the starting left outside-linebacker by 1983. Led the team with 8½ sacks that season. Led the Patriots in sacks 6 of 12 seasons he played. Is still the Patriots franchise All-Time leading sack leader with 100 sacks.
A 5-time Pro Bowler he was selected as 1st team All-Pro in 1985 & 1987. Named Defensive Player of the Week twice. Indicted into the Hall of Fame in 2008.
Image Gallery of Andre Tippett, Linebacker, 1982-1993
| Year | Age | Team | Games | Int | TD | Fumble Recoveries | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 23 | NWE | 9 | 1 | 0.0 | ||
| 1983 | 24 | NWE | 15 | 1 | 8.5 | ||
| 1984* | 25 | NWE | 16 | 18.5 | |||
| 1985*+ | 26 | NWE | 16 | 4 | 16.5 | ||
| 1986* | 27 | NWE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.5 |
| 1987*+ | 28 | NWE | 13 | 3 | 12.5 | ||
| 1988* | 29 | NWE | 12 | 7.0 | |||
| 1989 | Missed Season with Shoulder Injury | ||||||
| 1990 | 31 | NWE | 13 | 2 | 3.5 | ||
| 1991 | 32 | NWE | 16 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8.5 |
| 1992 | 33 | NWE | 14 | 7.0 | |||
| 1993 | 34 | NWE | 16 | 4 | 8.5 | ||
| 12-Year Career Totals | 151 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 100.0 | ||
- + – All-Pro Selection
- * – Pro Bowl Selection
