Tony Paige was drafted No. 149 overall by the New York Jets in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 130 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #149
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 130
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 1834th at Virginia Tech
The pick
How Tony Paige came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Virginia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
130 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 130
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 1834th among Virginia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 422% of career value
- Final season
- 19928 years after the draft
Around pick 149
Who came off the board on either side of Tony Paige.
Illinois College
Duke
Arizona State
Furman
Other RB picks from Virginia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tony Paige in the 1984 NFL Draft
Tony Paige is a Running back out of Virginia Tech selected No. 149 overall by the New York Jets in the 1984 NFL Draft. 130 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 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 Paige drafted?
Tony Paige was selected No. 149 overall by the New York Jets in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/tony-paige.
What college did Tony Paige play for?
Tony Paige played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Tony Paige's NFL career turn out?
130 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/tony-paige.