Tony Eason was drafted No. 15 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3613th at Illinois College
The pick
How Tony Eason came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3613th among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3494% of career value
- Final season
- 19907 years after the draft
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Tony Eason.
Florida
Miami · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Alabama
Illinois College in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tony Eason in the 1983 NFL Draft
Tony Eason is a Quarterback out of Illinois College selected No. 15 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Tony Eason drafted?
Tony Eason was selected No. 15 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/tony-eason.
What college did Tony Eason play for?
Tony Eason played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Tony Eason's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/tony-eason.