Dean Steinkuhler was drafted No. 2 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 100 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 100
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3629th at Nebraska
The pick
How Dean Steinkuhler came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
100 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Games played
- 100
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3629th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 36100% of career value
- Final season
- 19917 years after the draft
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Dean Steinkuhler.
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Penn State
Nebraska in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dean Steinkuhler in the 1984 NFL Draft
Dean Steinkuhler is a Offensive tackle out of Nebraska selected No. 2 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 100 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Dean Steinkuhler drafted?
Dean Steinkuhler was selected No. 2 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/dean-steinkuhler.
What college did Dean Steinkuhler play for?
Dean Steinkuhler played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Dean Steinkuhler's NFL career turn out?
100 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/dean-steinkuhler.