Trace Armstrong: Pick #12 in the 1989 NFL Draft

Trace Armstrong is a former defensive end out of Florida; Arizona State, selected by the Chicago Bears with the 12th overall pick (round 1) in the 1989 NFL Draft. He played 211 regular-season games from 1989 to 2003. From 1999 on, he played for the Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

1989

Round

Round 1

Pick

12th overall

Team

Chicago Bears

Position

DE

College

Florida, Arizona State

Trace Armstrong Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 9 seasons.
Ranks 2nd in the 1989 draft class in sacks (106).

Career Totals

Games	Sacks	Def INT
211	106	1

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	MIA	14	14	8	9	7.5	7	0	0	1
2000	MIA	12	18	9	8	13	9	0	1	5
2001	OAK	3	1	3	0	0.5	1	0	0	0
2002	OAK	12	14	5	8	4	3	1	2	1
2003	OAK	8	10	1	0	3	0	0	0	0
Since 1999		49	57	26	25	28	20	1	3	7

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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