Chris Doleman was drafted No. 4 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 232 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 114 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 232
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 1143rd at Pittsburgh
- Pro Bowls
- 8
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Chris Doleman came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
232 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 114 career approximate value
- Games played
- 232
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 1143rd among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8575% of career value
- Final season
- 199914 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Doleman.
Texas A&M · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Doleman in the 1985 NFL Draft
Chris Doleman is a Defensive end out of Pittsburgh selected No. 4 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft. 232 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 114 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Chris Doleman drafted?
Chris Doleman was selected No. 4 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/chris-doleman.
What college did Chris Doleman play for?
Chris Doleman played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Chris Doleman's NFL career turn out?
232 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 114 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/chris-doleman.