Thomas Benson was drafted No. 36 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma. 120 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 120
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3730th at Oklahoma
The pick
How Thomas Benson came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Oklahoma
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
120 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 120
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3730th among Oklahoma picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13% of career value
- Final season
- 19928 years after the draft
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Thomas Benson.
Penn State
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Maryland · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Oklahoma
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Thomas Benson in the 1984 NFL Draft
Thomas Benson is a Linebacker out of Oklahoma selected No. 36 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1984 NFL Draft. 120 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Oklahoma has produced 224 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 Thomas Benson drafted?
Thomas Benson was selected No. 36 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/thomas-benson.
What college did Thomas Benson play for?
Thomas Benson played college football at Oklahoma in the SEC. See every Oklahoma draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-sooners.
How did Thomas Benson's NFL career turn out?
120 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/thomas-benson.