Don Griffin was drafted No. 162 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Middle Tennessee. 161 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #162
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 161
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 602nd at Middle Tennessee
The pick
How Don Griffin came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
161 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value
- Games played
- 161
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 602nd among Middle Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4982% of career value
- Final season
- 199610 years after the draft
Around pick 162
Who came off the board on either side of Don Griffin.
Kansas
Purdue
Alabama
Syracuse
Other DB picks from Middle Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Don Griffin in the 1986 NFL Draft
Don Griffin is a Defensive back out of Middle Tennessee selected No. 162 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft. 161 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value Middle Tennessee has produced 19 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Don Griffin drafted?
Don Griffin was selected No. 162 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/don-griffin.
What college did Don Griffin play for?
Don Griffin played college football at Middle Tennessee in the Conference USA. See every Middle Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/middle-tennessee-blue-raiders.
How did Don Griffin's NFL career turn out?
161 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/don-griffin.