Tommy Vigorito was drafted No. 138 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 35 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #138
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 35
- Career AV
- 1141st at Virginia
The pick
How Tommy Vigorito came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
35 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 35
- Career approximate value
- 1141st among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 19854 years after the draft
Around pick 138
Who came off the board on either side of Tommy Vigorito.
Nevada
Tennessee
Georgia
Clemson
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Thomas Jones
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Cedric Peerman
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#78
Terry Kirby
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Barry Word
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tommy Vigorito in the 1981 NFL Draft
Tommy Vigorito is a Running back out of Virginia selected No. 138 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft. 35 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value 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 Tommy Vigorito drafted?
Tommy Vigorito was selected No. 138 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/tommy-vigorito.
What college did Tommy Vigorito play for?
Tommy Vigorito 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 Tommy Vigorito's NFL career turn out?
35 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/tommy-vigorito.