Ken Toler was drafted No. 185 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 25 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #185
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 25
- Career AV
- 274th at Ole Miss
The pick
How Ken Toler came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Ole Miss
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
25 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 25
- Career approximate value
- 274th among Ole Miss picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19821 years after the draft
Around pick 185
Who came off the board on either side of Ken Toler.
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
Penn State
Louisville
Ole Miss in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Ole Miss
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
A.J. Brown
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D.K. Metcalf
WR · SEA · 2019
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#84
Mike Wallace
WR · PIT · 2009
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#36
Dexter McCluster
WR · KC · 2010
Ole Miss · 1× Pro Bowl
#145
Roell Preston
WR · ATL · 1995
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#194
Willie Green
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Ole Miss
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ken Toler in the 1981 NFL Draft
Ken Toler is a Wide receiver out of Ole Miss selected No. 185 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1981 NFL Draft. 25 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Ole Miss has produced 116 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 Ken Toler drafted?
Ken Toler was selected No. 185 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ken-toler.
What college did Ken Toler play for?
Ken Toler played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.
How did Ken Toler's NFL career turn out?
25 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ken-toler.