Paul O'Connor was drafted No. 140 overall by the New York Giants in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Miami. 2 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #140
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 2
- Career AV
- 1180th at Miami
The pick
How Paul O'Connor came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
2 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1180th among Miami picks
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 140
Who came off the board on either side of Paul O'Connor.
UL Monroe
Arkansas
Penn State
Alabama
Miami in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Paul O'Connor in the 1987 NFL Draft
Paul O'Connor is a Guard out of Miami selected No. 140 overall by the New York Giants in the 1987 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Paul O'Connor drafted?
Paul O'Connor was selected No. 140 overall by the New York Giants in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/paul-o-connor.
What college did Paul O'Connor play for?
Paul O'Connor played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Paul O'Connor's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/paul-o-connor.