Dean Hamel was drafted No. 309 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Tulsa. 88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #309
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 88
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2011th at Tulsa
The pick
How Dean Hamel came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Tulsa
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 88
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2011th among Tulsa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1050% of career value
- Final season
- 19905 years after the draft
Around pick 309
Who came off the board on either side of Dean Hamel.
Tulane
Arizona
Minnesota
Tulsa in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Tulsa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dean Hamel in the 1985 NFL Draft
Dean Hamel is a Defensive tackle out of Tulsa selected No. 309 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft. 88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Tulsa has produced 40 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 Hamel drafted?
Dean Hamel was selected No. 309 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/dean-hamel.
What college did Dean Hamel play for?
Dean Hamel played college football at Tulsa in the American. See every Tulsa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulsa-golden-hurricane.
How did Dean Hamel's NFL career turn out?
88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/dean-hamel.