Kevin Sweeney was drafted No. 180 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 6 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #180
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 6
- Career AV
- 245th at Fresno State
The pick
How Kevin Sweeney came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
6 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 245th among Fresno State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19881 years after the draft
Around pick 180
Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Sweeney.
Akron
Florida A&M
Wisconsin
Pittsburgh
Fresno State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Fresno State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Derek Carr
QB · LV · 2014
Fresno State · 4× Pro Bowl
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Trent Dilfer
QB · TB · 1994
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David Carr
QB · HOU · 2002
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#127
Jake Haener
QB · NO · 2023
Fresno State
#174
Tom Brandstater
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#296
Mark Barsotti
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Fresno State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kevin Sweeney in the 1987 NFL Draft
Kevin Sweeney is a Quarterback out of Fresno State selected No. 180 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1987 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Fresno State has produced 72 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 Kevin Sweeney drafted?
Kevin Sweeney was selected No. 180 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/kevin-sweeney.
What college did Kevin Sweeney play for?
Kevin Sweeney played college football at Fresno State in the Mountain West. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did Kevin Sweeney's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/kevin-sweeney.