Tom Tutson was drafted No. 161 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. 10 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #161
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 10
The pick
How Tom Tutson came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
10 regular-season games
- Games played
- 10
- Final season
- 19831 years after the draft
Around pick 161
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Tutson.
Yale
South Carolina
Texas A&M
Houston
South Carolina State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from South Carolina State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
South Carolina State
#208
William Judson
DB · MIA · 1981
South Carolina State
#119
Barney Bussey
DB · CIN · 1984
South Carolina State
#142
Cobie Durant
DB · LAR · 2022
South Carolina State
#224
Phillip Adams
DB · SF · 2010
South Carolina State
#130
Christian Thompson
DB · BAL · 2012
South Carolina State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Tutson in the 1982 NFL Draft
Tom Tutson is a Defensive back out of South Carolina State selected No. 161 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft. 10 regular-season games South Carolina State has produced 34 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 Tom Tutson drafted?
Tom Tutson was selected No. 161 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/tom-tutson.
What college did Tom Tutson play for?
Tom Tutson played college football at South Carolina State in the MEAC. See every South Carolina State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-state-bulldogs.
How did Tom Tutson's NFL career turn out?
10 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/tom-tutson.