Emanuel Tolbert was drafted No. 183 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1980 NFL Draft out of SMU. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #183
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Emanuel Tolbert came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
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SMU
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 183
Who came off the board on either side of Emanuel Tolbert.
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Utah State
Nebraska
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SMU in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Emanuel Tolbert in the 1980 NFL Draft
Emanuel Tolbert is a Wide receiver out of SMU selected No. 183 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. SMU has produced 55 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Emanuel Tolbert drafted?
Emanuel Tolbert was selected No. 183 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/emanuel-tolbert.
What college did Emanuel Tolbert play for?
Emanuel Tolbert played college football at SMU in the ACC. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Emanuel Tolbert's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/emanuel-tolbert.