John Rienstra was drafted No. 9 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Temple. 65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #9
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 65
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2413th at Temple
The pick
How John Rienstra came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Temple
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 65
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2413th among Temple picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1250% of career value
- Final season
- 19926 years after the draft
Around pick 9
Who came off the board on either side of John Rienstra.
West Virginia
Oklahoma State · 6× Pro Bowl
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
Washington
Temple in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Temple
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Rienstra in the 1986 NFL Draft
John Rienstra is a Guard out of Temple selected No. 9 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft. 65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Temple has produced 47 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 John Rienstra drafted?
John Rienstra was selected No. 9 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/john-rienstra.
What college did John Rienstra play for?
John Rienstra played college football at Temple in the American. See every Temple draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/temple-owls.
How did John Rienstra's NFL career turn out?
65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/john-rienstra.