Topper Clemons was drafted No. 212 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #212
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Topper Clemons came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Wake Forest
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19871 years after the draft
Around pick 212
Who came off the board on either side of Topper Clemons.
Arkansas State
Florida
BYU
Wake Forest in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Wake Forest
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Topper Clemons in the 1986 NFL Draft
Topper Clemons is a Running back out of Wake Forest selected No. 212 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Wake Forest has produced 65 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 Topper Clemons drafted?
Topper Clemons was selected No. 212 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/topper-clemons.
What college did Topper Clemons play for?
Topper Clemons played college football at Wake Forest in the ACC. See every Wake Forest draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wake-forest-demon-deacons.
How did Topper Clemons's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/topper-clemons.