Pat Swilling was drafted No. 60 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 185 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #60
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 185
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 981st at Georgia Tech
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Pat Swilling came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Georgia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
185 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value
- Games played
- 185
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 981st among Georgia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7981% of career value
- Final season
- 199812 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 60
Who came off the board on either side of Pat Swilling.
Nebraska
Texas
Notre Dame
Virginia
Georgia Tech in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Georgia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pat Swilling in the 1986 NFL Draft
Pat Swilling is a Linebacker out of Georgia Tech selected No. 60 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft. 185 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 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 Pat Swilling drafted?
Pat Swilling was selected No. 60 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/pat-swilling.
What college did Pat Swilling play for?
Pat Swilling played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.
How did Pat Swilling's NFL career turn out?
185 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/pat-swilling.