Tim Newton was drafted No. 164 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Florida. 108 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #164
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 108
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2470th at Florida
The pick
How Tim Newton came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
108 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 108
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2470th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1458% of career value
- Final season
- 19938 years after the draft
Around pick 164
Who came off the board on either side of Tim Newton.
Cal Poly
Lamar
Hawai'i
Florida in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tim Newton in the 1985 NFL Draft
Tim Newton is a Defensive tackle out of Florida selected No. 164 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 Tim Newton drafted?
Tim Newton was selected No. 164 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/tim-newton.
What college did Tim Newton play for?
Tim Newton played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did Tim Newton's NFL career turn out?
108 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/tim-newton.