Charles Buchanan was drafted No. 205 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Tennessee State. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #205
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 9
- Career AV
- 119th at Tennessee State
The pick
How Charles Buchanan came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 119th among Tennessee State picks
- Final season
- 19881 years after the draft
Around pick 205
Who came off the board on either side of Charles Buchanan.
Iowa State
USC
Washington · 3× Pro Bowl
Stanford
Tennessee State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Tennessee State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Charles Buchanan in the 1987 NFL Draft
Charles Buchanan is a Defensive end out of Tennessee State selected No. 205 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Tennessee State has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Charles Buchanan drafted?
Charles Buchanan was selected No. 205 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/charles-buchanan.
What college did Charles Buchanan play for?
Charles Buchanan played college football at Tennessee State in the OVC-Big South. See every Tennessee State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-state-tigers.
How did Charles Buchanan's NFL career turn out?
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/charles-buchanan.