Bob Ontko was drafted No. 247 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 3 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #247
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 3
- Career AV
- 2156th at Penn State
The pick
How Bob Ontko came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2156th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 247
Who came off the board on either side of Bob Ontko.
Ole Miss
The Citadel
Arizona
BYU
Penn State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
#14
D.J. Dozier
RB · MIN
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#80
Tim Manoa
RB · CLE
Penn State
#81
Steve Smith
RB · LV
Penn State
#84
Don Graham
LB · TB
Penn State
#126
John Bruno
P · ARI
Penn State
#132
Chris Conlin
G · MIA
Penn State
#141
Tim Johnson
DT · PIT
Penn State
#162
Bob White
LB · SF
Penn State
#222
Dan Morgan
G · DEN
Penn State
#268
Sid Lewis
DB · NYJ
Penn State
#286
Brian Siverling
TE · DET
Penn State
Other LB picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Micah Parsons
LB · DAL · 2021
Penn State · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#91
NaVorro Bowman
LB · SF · 2010
Penn State · 4× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Shane Conlan
LB · BUF
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
#2
LaVar Arrington
LB · WAS · 2000
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
#55
Sean Lee
LB · DAL · 2010
Penn State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#43
Matt Millen
LB · LV · 1980
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bob Ontko in the 1987 NFL Draft
Bob Ontko is a Linebacker out of Penn State selected No. 247 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1987 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Bob Ontko drafted?
Bob Ontko was selected No. 247 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/bob-ontko.
What college did Bob Ontko play for?
Bob Ontko played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Bob Ontko's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/bob-ontko.