Tony Staten was drafted No. 174 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Angelo State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #174
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1985
The pick
How Tony Staten came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
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 174
Who came off the board on either side of Tony Staten.
New Mexico State
Ole Miss
Elizabeth City State
Illinois State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tony Staten in the 1985 NFL Draft
Tony Staten is a Defensive back out of Angelo State selected No. 174 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Angelo State has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Tony Staten drafted?
Tony Staten was selected No. 174 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/tony-staten.
What college did Tony Staten play for?
Tony Staten played college football at Angelo State in the Lone Star. See every Angelo State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/angelo-state-rams.
How did Tony Staten's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/tony-staten.