Cap Boso was drafted No. 207 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 55 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #207
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 55
- Career AV
- 563rd at Illinois College
The pick
How Cap Boso came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
55 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 55
- Career approximate value
- 563rd among Illinois College picks
- Final season
- 19915 years after the draft
Around pick 207
Who came off the board on either side of Cap Boso.
Wyoming
West Chester
UTEP · 3× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame
Illinois College in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Illinois College
#82
David Williams
WR · CHI
Illinois College
#83
Craig Swoope
DB · TB
Illinois College
#104
Jim Juriga
G · DEN
Illinois College
#147
Thomas Rooks
RB · MIN
Illinois College
#172
Chris White
K · IND
Illinois College
#225
Bob Sebring
LB · TEN
Illinois College
#251
Guy Teafatiller
DT · BUF
Illinois College
Other TE picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cap Boso in the 1986 NFL Draft
Cap Boso is a Tight end out of Illinois College selected No. 207 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft. 55 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Cap Boso drafted?
Cap Boso was selected No. 207 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/cap-boso.
What college did Cap Boso play for?
Cap Boso played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Cap Boso's NFL career turn out?
55 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/cap-boso.