Joe Phillips was drafted No. 93 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1986 NFL Draft out of SMU. 200 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #93
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 200
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 586th at SMU
The pick
How Joe Phillips came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
SMU
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
200 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 200
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 586th among SMU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 23% of career value
- Final season
- 199913 years after the draft
Around pick 93
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Phillips.
Michigan
Iowa
Pittsburgh
Texas
SMU in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other NT picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Phillips in the 1986 NFL Draft
Joe Phillips is a Nose tackle out of SMU selected No. 93 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1986 NFL Draft. 200 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value SMU has produced 55 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 Joe Phillips drafted?
Joe Phillips was selected No. 93 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/joe-phillips.
What college did Joe Phillips play for?
Joe Phillips played college football at SMU in the ACC. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Joe Phillips's NFL career turn out?
200 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/joe-phillips.