Steve Tasker was drafted No. 226 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 169 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #226
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 169
- Career AV
- 726th at Northwestern
- Pro Bowls
- 7
The pick
How Steve Tasker came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
169 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 169
- Career approximate value
- 726th among Northwestern picks
- Final season
- 199712 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 226
Who came off the board on either side of Steve Tasker.
Washington State
Norfolk State
Syracuse
North Carolina
Northwestern in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Steve Tasker in the 1985 NFL Draft
Steve Tasker is a Wide receiver out of Northwestern selected No. 226 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1985 NFL Draft. 169 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 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 Tasker drafted?
Steve Tasker was selected No. 226 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/steve-tasker.
What college did Steve Tasker play for?
Steve Tasker played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Steve Tasker's NFL career turn out?
169 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Accolades: 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/steve-tasker.