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1986 NFL Draft · Rd 1 · #26 overall

Reggie Dupard SMU Draft

Reggie Dupard was drafted No. 26 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1986 NFL Draft out of SMU. 51 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value

Overall pick
#26
Round
1
Draft class
1986
NFL games
51
Career AV
726th at SMU

The pick

How Reggie Dupard came off the board in 1986.

Drafted by

New England Patriots

Rd 1 · #26 overall · AFC East

Full 1986 draft class (333 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
SMU ACC at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

51 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value

Games played
51
Career approximate value
726th among SMU picks
AV with the drafting club
686% of career value
Final season
19904 years after the draft

Around pick 26

Who came off the board on either side of Reggie Dupard.

#24 Bob Buczkowski DE · LV Pittsburgh #25 Rod Jones DB · TB SMU #27 Neal Anderson RB · CHI Florida · 4× Pro Bowl #28 Jackie Walker LB · TB Jackson State

SMU in the 1986 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#25 Rod Jones DB · TB SMU #93 Joe Phillips NT · MIN SMU

Other RB picks from SMU

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#2 Eric Dickerson RB · LAR · 1983 SMU · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl #187 Craig James RB · NE · 1983 SMU · 1× Pro Bowl #228 Brashard Smith RB · KC · 2025 SMU

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Reggie Dupard in the 1986 NFL Draft

Reggie Dupard is a Running back out of SMU selected No. 26 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1986 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Reggie Dupard drafted?

Reggie Dupard was selected No. 26 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/reggie-dupard.

What college did Reggie Dupard play for?

Reggie Dupard 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 Reggie Dupard'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/reggie-dupard.