Edward O'Neal was drafted No. 165 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Tuskegee. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #165
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Edward O'Neal came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Tuskegee
SIAC 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 1981 classAround pick 165
Who came off the board on either side of Edward O'Neal.
Ohio State
North Carolina
BYU
USC
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Edward O'Neal in the 1981 NFL Draft
Edward O'Neal is a Running back out of Tuskegee selected No. 165 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Tuskegee has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Edward O'Neal drafted?
Edward O'Neal was selected No. 165 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/edward-o-neal.
What college did Edward O'Neal play for?
Edward O'Neal played college football at Tuskegee in the SIAC. See every Tuskegee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tuskegee-golden-tigers.
How did Edward O'Neal's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/edward-o-neal.