1986 NFL draft: 24 picks in our player database 24 players from the 1986 draft are in our dataset. The earliest pick we hold is Tony Casillas (round 1, pick 2). Most common positions: quarterback 4, wide receiver 4, guard 3.
Round 3 Pick Player Pos Drafted by College 67 Bubby Brister QB Louisiana-Monroe / Tulane
Round 6 Pick Player Pos Drafted by College 146 Mark Rypien QB Washington State
Round 8 Pick Player Pos Drafted by College 201 Ray Brown G Arkansas State / Arizona State / Memphis
Round 9 Pick Player Pos Drafted by College 233 Clyde Simmons DE Western Carolina
Only players in our dataset are listed (2025 rosters and long-career legends), not the full draft. Source: nflverse (CC BY 4.0).
1986 draft: questions Who is the earliest 1986 pick on this page? Tony Casillas, round 1, pick 2, by the Atlanta Falcons.
How many 1986 draftees are still playing? 0 of the 24 players listed here are on a 2025 roster.
Which colleges produced the most 1986 picks here? Ohio State (2), Washington State (2), Arkansas State (1).
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