Steve Bono was drafted No. 142 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #142
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 88
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 3231st at UCLA
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Steve Bono came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 88
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 3231st among UCLA picks
- Final season
- 199914 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 142
Who came off the board on either side of Steve Bono.
Utah State
Oklahoma State
Gustavus Adolphus
UCLA in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Steve Bono in the 1985 NFL Draft
Steve Bono is a Quarterback out of UCLA selected No. 142 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft. 88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 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 Steve Bono drafted?
Steve Bono was selected No. 142 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/steve-bono.
What college did Steve Bono play for?
Steve Bono played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Steve Bono's NFL career turn out?
88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/steve-bono.