Byron Nelson was drafted No. 324 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Arizona. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #324
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1984
The pick
How Byron Nelson came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Arizona
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1984 classAround pick 324
Who came off the board on either side of Byron Nelson.
Maryland
Bowling Green
Oklahoma
Clemson
Arizona in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Byron Nelson in the 1984 NFL Draft
Byron Nelson is a Offensive tackle out of Arizona selected No. 324 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1984 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Arizona has produced 124 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 Byron Nelson drafted?
Byron Nelson was selected No. 324 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/byron-nelson.
What college did Byron Nelson play for?
Byron Nelson played college football at Arizona in the Big 12. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Byron Nelson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/byron-nelson.