Reggie McElroy was drafted No. 51 overall by the New York Jets in the 1982 NFL Draft out of West Texas A&M. 165 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #51
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 165
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 391st at West Texas A&M
The pick
How Reggie McElroy came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
- West Texas A&M
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
165 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 165
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 391st among West Texas A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3282% of career value
- Final season
- 199614 years after the draft
Around pick 51
Who came off the board on either side of Reggie McElroy.
San Diego State
LSU
Northwestern State · 3× Pro Bowl
Yale
West Texas A&M in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from West Texas A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Reggie McElroy in the 1982 NFL Draft
Reggie McElroy is a Offensive tackle out of West Texas A&M selected No. 51 overall by the New York Jets in the 1982 NFL Draft. 165 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value West Texas A&M has produced 8 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 Reggie McElroy drafted?
Reggie McElroy was selected No. 51 overall by the New York Jets in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/reggie-mcelroy.
What college did Reggie McElroy play for?
Reggie McElroy played college football at West Texas A&M. See every West Texas A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/westtexasaandm.
How did Reggie McElroy's NFL career turn out?
165 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/reggie-mcelroy.