Scott Leach was drafted No. 234 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 3 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #234
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 3
- Career AV
- 2187th at Ohio State
The pick
How Scott Leach came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2187th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 234
Who came off the board on either side of Scott Leach.
William & Mary
Tennessee
Maryland
Iowa State
Ohio State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Mike Vrabel
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#5
A.J. Hawk
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Scott Leach in the 1987 NFL Draft
Scott Leach is a Linebacker out of Ohio State selected No. 234 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1987 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Scott Leach drafted?
Scott Leach was selected No. 234 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/scott-leach.
What college did Scott Leach play for?
Scott Leach played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Scott Leach's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/scott-leach.