Donnie Elder was drafted No. 67 overall by the New York Jets in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 82 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #67
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 82
- Career AV
- 139th at Memphis
The pick
How Donnie Elder came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Memphis
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
82 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 82
- Career approximate value
- 139th among Memphis picks
- Final season
- 19916 years after the draft
Around pick 67
Who came off the board on either side of Donnie Elder.
Iowa
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
Memphis in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Memphis
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Donnie Elder in the 1985 NFL Draft
Donnie Elder is a Defensive back out of Memphis selected No. 67 overall by the New York Jets in the 1985 NFL Draft. 82 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Memphis has produced 64 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 Donnie Elder drafted?
Donnie Elder was selected No. 67 overall by the New York Jets in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/donnie-elder.
What college did Donnie Elder play for?
Donnie Elder played college football at Memphis in the American. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Donnie Elder's NFL career turn out?
82 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/donnie-elder.