Robert Awalt was drafted No. 62 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1987 NFL Draft out of San Diego State. 95 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #62
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 95
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1324th at San Diego State
The pick
How Robert Awalt came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
95 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 95
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1324th among San Diego State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1292% of career value
- Final season
- 19936 years after the draft
Around pick 62
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Awalt.
Memphis
Iowa
SMU · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Baylor
Other TE picks from San Diego State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Awalt in the 1987 NFL Draft
Robert Awalt is a Tight end out of San Diego State selected No. 62 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1987 NFL Draft. 95 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value San Diego State has produced 91 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 Robert Awalt drafted?
Robert Awalt was selected No. 62 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/robert-awalt.
What college did Robert Awalt play for?
Robert Awalt played college football at San Diego State in the Mountain West. See every San Diego State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/san-diego-state-aztecs.
How did Robert Awalt's NFL career turn out?
95 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/robert-awalt.