Junior Tautalatasi was drafted No. 261 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 51 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #261
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 51
- Career AV
- 735th at Washington State
The pick
How Junior Tautalatasi came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Career approximate value
- 735th among Washington State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 686% of career value
- Final season
- 19893 years after the draft
Around pick 261
Who came off the board on either side of Junior Tautalatasi.
USC
Missouri
TCU
Washington State in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Washington State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Washington State · 2× Pro Bowl
#20
Steve Broussard
RB · ATL · 1990
Washington State
#145
Jerome Harrison
RB · CLE · 2006
Washington State
#307
Ray Williams
RB · DET · 1980
Washington State
#171
Kerry Porter
RB · BUF · 1987
Washington State
#230
Samoa Samoa
RB · CIN · 1981
Washington State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Junior Tautalatasi in the 1986 NFL Draft
Junior Tautalatasi is a Running back out of Washington State selected No. 261 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 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 Junior Tautalatasi drafted?
Junior Tautalatasi was selected No. 261 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/junior-tautalatasi.
What college did Junior Tautalatasi play for?
Junior Tautalatasi played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Junior Tautalatasi's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/junior-tautalatasi.