Dan Saleaumua was drafted No. 175 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 177 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #175
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 177
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 646th at Arizona State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Dan Saleaumua came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
177 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
- Games played
- 177
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 646th among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12% of career value
- Final season
- 199811 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 175
Who came off the board on either side of Dan Saleaumua.
Ohio State
Washington
Notre Dame
Central Michigan
Arizona State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dan Saleaumua in the 1987 NFL Draft
Dan Saleaumua is a Defensive tackle out of Arizona State selected No. 175 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft. 177 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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 Dan Saleaumua drafted?
Dan Saleaumua was selected No. 175 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/dan-saleaumua.
What college did Dan Saleaumua play for?
Dan Saleaumua played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Dan Saleaumua's NFL career turn out?
177 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/dan-saleaumua.