Tom Newberry was drafted No. 50 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin La Crosse. 147 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #50
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 147
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 691st at Wisconsin La Crosse
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Tom Newberry came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Guard G
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
147 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Games played
- 147
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 691st among Wisconsin La Crosse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6391% of career value
- Final season
- 19959 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 50
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Newberry.
Florida
Texas A&M
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Western Michigan · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Newberry in the 1986 NFL Draft
Tom Newberry is a Guard out of Wisconsin La Crosse selected No. 50 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1986 NFL Draft. 147 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Wisconsin La Crosse has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1986.
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 Tom Newberry drafted?
Tom Newberry was selected No. 50 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/tom-newberry.
What college did Tom Newberry play for?
Tom Newberry played college football at Wisconsin La Crosse in the Wisconsin. See every Wisconsin La Crosse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-la-crosse-eagles.
How did Tom Newberry's NFL career turn out?
147 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/tom-newberry.