Simon Fletcher was drafted No. 54 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Houston. 172 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #54
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 172
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 611st at Houston
The pick
How Simon Fletcher came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
172 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Games played
- 172
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 611st among Houston picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 61100% of career value
- Final season
- 199510 years after the draft
Around pick 54
Who came off the board on either side of Simon Fletcher.
Central Michigan
Iowa
LSU
Auburn
Houston in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Simon Fletcher in the 1985 NFL Draft
Simon Fletcher is a Linebacker out of Houston selected No. 54 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 NFL Draft. 172 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Houston has produced 83 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 Simon Fletcher drafted?
Simon Fletcher was selected No. 54 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/simon-fletcher.
What college did Simon Fletcher play for?
Simon Fletcher played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Simon Fletcher's NFL career turn out?
172 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/simon-fletcher.