Tom Polley was drafted No. 205 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1985 NFL Draft out of UNLV. 4 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #205
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 4
- Career AV
- 119th at UNLV
The pick
How Tom Polley came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
UNLV
Mountain West at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
4 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 119th among UNLV picks
- Final season
- 19872 years after the draft
Around pick 205
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Polley.
Liberty
Arizona
Miami
Central Michigan
UNLV in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from UNLV
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Polley in the 1985 NFL Draft
Tom Polley is a Linebacker out of UNLV selected No. 205 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1985 NFL Draft. 4 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value UNLV has produced 34 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 Tom Polley drafted?
Tom Polley was selected No. 205 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/tom-polley.
What college did Tom Polley play for?
Tom Polley played college football at UNLV in the Mountain West. See every UNLV draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/unlv-rebels.
How did Tom Polley's NFL career turn out?
4 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/tom-polley.