Tony Blount was drafted No. 118 overall by the New York Giants in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #118
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Tony Blount came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19800 years after the draft
Around pick 118
Who came off the board on either side of Tony Blount.
Morgan State
Georgia
Arkansas
Virginia in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tony Blount in the 1980 NFL Draft
Tony Blount is a Defensive back out of Virginia selected No. 118 overall by the New York Giants in the 1980 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Virginia has produced 104 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 Tony Blount drafted?
Tony Blount was selected No. 118 overall by the New York Giants in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/tony-blount.
What college did Tony Blount play for?
Tony Blount played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Tony Blount's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/tony-blount.