Tim Irwin was drafted No. 74 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 201 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #74
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 201
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 699th at Tennessee
The pick
How Tim Irwin came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
201 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Games played
- 201
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 699th among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6899% of career value
- Final season
- 199413 years after the draft
Around pick 74
Who came off the board on either side of Tim Irwin.
Western Illinois
North Carolina
Oklahoma State
Texas A&M
Tennessee in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tim Irwin in the 1981 NFL Draft
Tim Irwin is a Offensive tackle out of Tennessee selected No. 74 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1981 NFL Draft. 201 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 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 Tim Irwin drafted?
Tim Irwin was selected No. 74 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/tim-irwin.
What college did Tim Irwin play for?
Tim Irwin played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Tim Irwin's NFL career turn out?
201 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/tim-irwin.