Steve Buxton was drafted No. 217 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Indiana State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #217
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1985
The pick
How Steve Buxton came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Indiana State
MVFC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 217
Who came off the board on either side of Steve Buxton.
UL Monroe
Bethune-Cookman
Pittsburgh
Ole Miss · 1× All-Pro
Indiana State in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Indiana State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Steve Buxton in the 1985 NFL Draft
Steve Buxton is a Offensive tackle out of Indiana State selected No. 217 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1985 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Indiana State has produced 9 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 Buxton drafted?
Steve Buxton was selected No. 217 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/steve-buxton.
What college did Steve Buxton play for?
Steve Buxton played college football at Indiana State in the MVFC. See every Indiana State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/indiana-state-sycamores.
How did Steve Buxton's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/steve-buxton.