Tony Dorsett
Running back · 1977–1988
Tony Dorsett is a former running back who played from 1977 to 1988. Tony played college football at Pittsburgh and was drafted in 1977 (round 1, pick 2). Listed at 5'11" and 192 lb.
Tony Dorsett: facts
- Position
- Running back (RB)
- Career
- 1977–1988 (12 seasons)
- College
- Pittsburgh
- Draft
- 1977, round 1, pick 2 (Dallas Cowboys)
- Born
- April 7, 1954
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 192 lb
- Last team on record
- Denver Broncos
Source: nflverse player and career records (CC BY 4.0). See the other 1977 draft picks in our database.
Tony Dorsett: career by team
Tony is an NFL Grid answer for Cowboys and Broncos.
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Also from Pittsburgh
- Avonte MaddoxDB · Lions
- Ben SaulsK · Giants
- Brandon GeorgeLB · Chiefs
- Brian O'NeillOL · Vikings
- Bub MeansWR · Saints
- Calijah KanceyDL · Buccaneers
- Damar HamlinDB · Bills
- Damarri MathisDB · Browns
Drafted near Tony in 1977
- Eddie EdwardsRound 1, pick 3 · DE
- Marvin PowellRound 1, pick 4 · OT
- Gary JeterRound 1, pick 5 · DE
Tony Dorsett: questions
What position does Tony Dorsett play?
Running back (RB), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Tony Dorsett go to college?
Pittsburgh. 39 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Tony Dorsett drafted?
In 1977, round 1, pick 2, by the Dallas Cowboys.
How tall is Tony Dorsett?
5'11" (71 inches), 192 lb.
Facts from nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Photos only from Wikimedia Commons under free licences, credited above. AllStar Grid is independent and not affiliated with the NFL or its teams. Credits