Sammy Garza was drafted No. 216 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1987 NFL Draft out of UTEP. 2 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #216
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 2
- Career AV
- 120th at UTEP
The pick
How Sammy Garza came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
UTEP
Conference USA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
2 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 120th among UTEP picks
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 216
Who came off the board on either side of Sammy Garza.
Montana
Colorado College
Fresno State
William & Mary
UTEP in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from UTEP
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sammy Garza in the 1987 NFL Draft
Sammy Garza is a Quarterback out of UTEP selected No. 216 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1987 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value UTEP has produced 38 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 Sammy Garza drafted?
Sammy Garza was selected No. 216 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/sammy-garza.
What college did Sammy Garza play for?
Sammy Garza played college football at UTEP in the Conference USA. See every UTEP draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utep-miners.
How did Sammy Garza'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/sammy-garza.