Jessie Armstead: Pick #207 in the 1993 NFL Draft

Jessie Armstead is a former outside linebacker out of Miami, selected by the New York Giants with the 207th overall pick (round 8) in the 1993 NFL Draft. He played 176 regular-season games from 1993 to 2003. From 1999 on, he played for the New York Giants and Washington Redskins. He was named to 5 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

1993

Round

Round 8

Pick

207th overall

Team

New York Giants

Position

OLB

College

Miami

Jessie Armstead Career Stats

5× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 9th in the 1993 draft class in sacks (40).

Career Totals

Games	Sacks	Def INT
176	40	12

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	NYG	16	61	26	15	9	8	2	3	2
2000	NYG	16	54	26	10	5	6	1	8	1
2001	NYG	16	46	24	9	1.5	2	0	2	2
2002	WAS	16	72	21	11	3	3	0	2	1
2003	WAS	16	68	17	0	6.5	0	0	2	2
Since 1999		80	301	114	45	25	19	3	17	8

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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