Nikita Blair was drafted No. 198 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft out of UTEP. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #198
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1985
The pick
How Nikita Blair came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
UTEP
Conference USA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1985 classAround pick 198
Who came off the board on either side of Nikita Blair.
Montana State
Washington
Oklahoma
East Carolina
UTEP in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from UTEP
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nikita Blair in the 1985 NFL Draft
Nikita Blair is a Linebacker out of UTEP selected No. 198 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. UTEP has produced 38 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 Nikita Blair drafted?
Nikita Blair was selected No. 198 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/nikita-blair.
What college did Nikita Blair play for?
Nikita Blair played college football at UTEP in the Conference USA. See every UTEP draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utep-miners.
How did Nikita Blair's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/nikita-blair.