Joe Shield was drafted No. 294 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Trinity (CT). 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #294
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Joe Shield came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Trinity (CT)
NESCAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19861 years after the draft
Around pick 294
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Shield.
Texas Tech
SMU
Boston College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Shield in the 1985 NFL Draft
Joe Shield is a Quarterback out of Trinity (CT) selected No. 294 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1985 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Trinity (CT) has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1985.
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 Joe Shield drafted?
Joe Shield was selected No. 294 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/joe-shield.
What college did Joe Shield play for?
Joe Shield played college football at Trinity (CT) in the NESCAC. See every Trinity (CT) draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/trinity-ct-bantams.
How did Joe Shield's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/joe-shield.