Sonny Gordon was drafted No. 157 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 7 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #157
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 7
The pick
How Sonny Gordon came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
7 regular-season games
- Games played
- 7
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 157
Who came off the board on either side of Sonny Gordon.
Boise State
Alabama
Tulsa
LSU
Ohio State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Malcolm Jenkins
DB · NO · 2009
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#23
Antoine Winfield
DB · BUF · 1999
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Donte Whitner
DB · BUF · 2006
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Nate Clements
DB · BUF · 2001
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#3
Shawn Springs
DB · SEA · 1997
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#271
Shaun Gayle
DB · CHI · 1984
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sonny Gordon in the 1987 NFL Draft
Sonny Gordon is a Defensive back out of Ohio State selected No. 157 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1987 NFL Draft. 7 regular-season games 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 Sonny Gordon drafted?
Sonny Gordon was selected No. 157 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/sonny-gordon.
What college did Sonny Gordon play for?
Sonny Gordon 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 Sonny Gordon's NFL career turn out?
7 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/sonny-gordon.