Nuu Faaola was drafted No. 245 overall by the New York Jets in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Hawai'i. 52 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #245
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 52
The pick
How Nuu Faaola came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
52 regular-season games
- Games played
- 52
- Final season
- 19893 years after the draft
Around pick 245
Who came off the board on either side of Nuu Faaola.
USC
Mississippi Valley State
Baylor · 1× Pro Bowl
Hawai'i in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Hawai'i
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nuu Faaola in the 1986 NFL Draft
Nuu Faaola is a Running back out of Hawai'i selected No. 245 overall by the New York Jets in the 1986 NFL Draft. 52 regular-season games Hawai'i has produced 57 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 Nuu Faaola drafted?
Nuu Faaola was selected No. 245 overall by the New York Jets in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/nuu-faaola.
What college did Nuu Faaola play for?
Nuu Faaola played college football at Hawai'i in the Mountain West. See every Hawai'i draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hawai-i-rainbow-warriors.
How did Nuu Faaola's NFL career turn out?
52 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/nuu-faaola.