Kurt Ploeger was drafted No. 144 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Gustavus Adolphus. 5 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #144
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 5
The pick
How Kurt Ploeger came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
5 regular-season games
- Games played
- 5
- Final season
- 19872 years after the draft
Around pick 144
Who came off the board on either side of Kurt Ploeger.
UCLA · 1× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma State
Missouri
Penn State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kurt Ploeger in the 1985 NFL Draft
Kurt Ploeger is a Defensive end out of Gustavus Adolphus selected No. 144 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1985 NFL Draft. 5 regular-season games Gustavus Adolphus has produced 2 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 Kurt Ploeger drafted?
Kurt Ploeger was selected No. 144 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/kurt-ploeger.
What college did Kurt Ploeger play for?
Kurt Ploeger played college football at Gustavus Adolphus in the Minnesota. See every Gustavus Adolphus draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/gustavus-adolphus-golden-gusties.
How did Kurt Ploeger's NFL career turn out?
5 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/kurt-ploeger.