Tunch Ilkin was drafted No. 165 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Indiana State. 177 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #165
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 177
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 591st at Indiana State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Tunch Ilkin came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Indiana State
MVFC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
177 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Games played
- 177
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 591st among Indiana State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 59100% of career value
- Final season
- 199313 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 165
Who came off the board on either side of Tunch Ilkin.
Alabama
Arizona
Tulane · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Other T picks from Indiana State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tunch Ilkin in the 1980 NFL Draft
Tunch Ilkin is a Offensive tackle out of Indiana State selected No. 165 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980 NFL Draft. 177 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Indiana State has produced 9 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 Tunch Ilkin drafted?
Tunch Ilkin was selected No. 165 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/tunch-ilkin.
What college did Tunch Ilkin play for?
Tunch Ilkin played college football at Indiana State in the MVFC. See every Indiana State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/indiana-state-sycamores.
How did Tunch Ilkin's NFL career turn out?
177 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/tunch-ilkin.