Harris Barton was drafted No. 22 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 138 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #22
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 138
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 793rd at North Carolina
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Harris Barton came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
138 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
- Games played
- 138
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 793rd among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 79100% of career value
- Final season
- 19969 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 22
Who came off the board on either side of Harris Barton.
NC State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
Louisville · 6× Pro Bowl
Other T picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Harris Barton in the 1987 NFL Draft
Harris Barton is a Offensive tackle out of North Carolina selected No. 22 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 138 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Harris Barton drafted?
Harris Barton was selected No. 22 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/harris-barton.
What college did Harris Barton play for?
Harris Barton played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Harris Barton's NFL career turn out?
138 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/harris-barton.