Tony Baker was drafted No. 252 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1986 NFL Draft out of East Carolina. 18 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #252
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 18
The pick
How Tony Baker came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
18 regular-season games
- Games played
- 18
- Final season
- 19893 years after the draft
Around pick 252
Who came off the board on either side of Tony Baker.
Ole Miss
Illinois College
Kentucky
BYU · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
East Carolina in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from East Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Chris Johnson
RB · TEN · 2008
East Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#280
Earnest Byner
RB · CLE · 1984
East Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#47
Tony Collins
RB · NE · 1981
East Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#134
Jerris McPhail
RB · MIA · 1996
East Carolina
#241
Leonard Henry
RB · MIA · 2002
East Carolina
#288
Sam Harrell
RB · MIN · 1980
East Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tony Baker in the 1986 NFL Draft
Tony Baker is a Running back out of East Carolina selected No. 252 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1986 NFL Draft. 18 regular-season games East Carolina 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Tony Baker drafted?
Tony Baker was selected No. 252 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/tony-baker.
What college did Tony Baker play for?
Tony Baker played college football at East Carolina in the American. See every East Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/east-carolina-pirates.
How did Tony Baker's NFL career turn out?
18 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/tony-baker.