Tom Tuinei was drafted No. 223 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Hawai'i. 12 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #223
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 12
- Career AV
- 229th at Hawai'i
The pick
How Tom Tuinei came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
12 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 229th among Hawai'i picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19800 years after the draft
Around pick 223
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Tuinei.
UConn
Morehead State
Washington
Hawai'i in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Hawai'i
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Tuinei in the 1980 NFL Draft
Tom Tuinei is a Defensive tackle out of Hawai'i selected No. 223 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft. 12 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Hawai'i has produced 57 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 Tuinei drafted?
Tom Tuinei was selected No. 223 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/tom-tuinei.
What college did Tom Tuinei play for?
Tom Tuinei played college football at Hawai'i in the Mountain West. See every Hawai'i draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hawai-i-rainbow-warriors.
How did Tom Tuinei's NFL career turn out?
12 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/tom-tuinei.