Jim Dombrowski was drafted No. 6 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 151
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 5911th at Virginia
The pick
How Jim Dombrowski came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Games played
- 151
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 5911th among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 59100% of career value
- Final season
- 199610 years after the draft
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Dombrowski.
Alabama
Michigan State
West Virginia
Oklahoma State · 6× Pro Bowl
Virginia in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Dombrowski in the 1986 NFL Draft
Jim Dombrowski is a Guard out of Virginia selected No. 6 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft. 151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 Jim Dombrowski drafted?
Jim Dombrowski was selected No. 6 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/jim-dombrowski.
What college did Jim Dombrowski play for?
Jim Dombrowski played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Jim Dombrowski's NFL career turn out?
151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/jim-dombrowski.