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Lovett Purnell is a former tight end out of West Virginia, selected by the New England Patriots with the 216th overall pick (round 7) in the 1996 NFL Draft. He played 36 regular-season games from 1996 to 1999. From 1999 on, he played for the Baltimore Ravens.
Draft Details
Lovett Purnell Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 19 | 159 | 5 |
Lovett Purnell appeared in 1 regular-season games from 1999 to 1999 (BAL).
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Lovett Purnell was the 12th of 15 TEs selected in the 1996 draft. The 216th overall pick has been used 46 times in draft history. West Virginia had 4 players drafted in 1996, among them Aaron Beasley and John Browning.
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