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Lars Tate
RB
· Georgia
Lars Tate is a former running back out of Georgia, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 53rd overall pick (round 2) in the 1988 NFL Draft. He played 33 regular-season games from 1988 to 1990.
Draft Details
Lars Tate Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 1,061 | 15 | 16 | 98 | 2 |
Career span: 1988–1990.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Lars Tate was the 8th of 25 RBs selected in the 1988 draft. The 53rd overall pick has been used 61 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Davante Adams in 2014, who played 173 games. Georgia had 2 players drafted in 1988, including John Brantley. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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