Dale Hellestrae was drafted No. 112 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1985 NFL Draft out of SMU. 205 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #112
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 205
- Career AV
- 1023rd at SMU
The pick
How Dale Hellestrae came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
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SMU
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
205 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 205
- Career approximate value
- 1023rd among SMU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 330% of career value
- Final season
- 200116 years after the draft
Around pick 112
Who came off the board on either side of Dale Hellestrae.
Colorado State
Wisconsin
Auburn · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
SMU in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dale Hellestrae in the 1985 NFL Draft
Dale Hellestrae is a Offensive tackle out of SMU selected No. 112 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1985 NFL Draft. 205 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value SMU has produced 55 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 Dale Hellestrae drafted?
Dale Hellestrae was selected No. 112 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/dale-hellestrae.
What college did Dale Hellestrae play for?
Dale Hellestrae played college football at SMU in the ACC. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Dale Hellestrae's NFL career turn out?
205 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/dale-hellestrae.