Danny Lockett was drafted No. 148 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 29 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #148
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 29
- Career AV
- 267th at Arizona
The pick
How Danny Lockett came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Arizona
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
29 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 29
- Career approximate value
- 267th among Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19881 years after the draft
Around pick 148
Who came off the board on either side of Danny Lockett.
Western Michigan
Utah State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Florida
Fort Valley State · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Arizona in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Danny Lockett in the 1987 NFL Draft
Danny Lockett is a Linebacker out of Arizona selected No. 148 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft. 29 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 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 Danny Lockett drafted?
Danny Lockett was selected No. 148 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/danny-lockett.
What college did Danny Lockett play for?
Danny Lockett played college football at Arizona in the Big 12. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Danny Lockett's NFL career turn out?
29 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/danny-lockett.