Danny Noonan was drafted No. 12 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 73 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2053rd at Nebraska
The pick
How Danny Noonan came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2053rd among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 20100% of career value
- Final season
- 19925 years after the draft
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Danny Noonan.
Purdue · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
BYU
Oregon · 1× Pro Bowl
Penn State
Nebraska in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Danny Noonan in the 1987 NFL Draft
Danny Noonan is a Defensive tackle out of Nebraska selected No. 12 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1987 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Noonan drafted?
Danny Noonan was selected No. 12 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/danny-noonan.
What college did Danny Noonan play for?
Danny Noonan played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Danny Noonan's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/danny-noonan.