Tom Daniel was drafted No. 266 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #266
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Tom Daniel came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Center C
- College
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Georgia Tech
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 266
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Daniel.
Florida State
Grand Valley State
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Utah
Georgia Tech in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Georgia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Daniel in the 1980 NFL Draft
Tom Daniel is a Center out of Georgia Tech selected No. 266 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Georgia Tech has produced 89 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 Tom Daniel drafted?
Tom Daniel was selected No. 266 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/tom-daniel.
What college did Tom Daniel play for?
Tom Daniel played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.
How did Tom Daniel's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/tom-daniel.