Steve O'Malley was drafted No. 171 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #171
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1986
The pick
How Steve O'Malley came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1986 classAround pick 171
Who came off the board on either side of Steve O'Malley.
Tennessee
Illinois College
Holy Cross
Northern Illinois in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Northern Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Steve O'Malley in the 1986 NFL Draft
Steve O'Malley is a Defensive tackle out of Northern Illinois selected No. 171 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1986 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Northern Illinois has produced 25 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 Steve O'Malley drafted?
Steve O'Malley was selected No. 171 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/steve-o-malley.
What college did Steve O'Malley play for?
Steve O'Malley played college football at Northern Illinois in the MAC. See every Northern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-illinois-huskies.
How did Steve O'Malley's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/steve-o-malley.