Theo Young was drafted No. 317 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 12 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #317
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 12
The pick
How Theo Young came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
12 regular-season games
- Games played
- 12
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 317
Who came off the board on either side of Theo Young.
Georgia Tech
Michigan State
Florida
Arkansas in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Arkansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Theo Young in the 1987 NFL Draft
Theo Young is a Tight end out of Arkansas selected No. 317 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 12 regular-season games Arkansas has produced 127 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 Theo Young drafted?
Theo Young was selected No. 317 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/theo-young.
What college did Theo Young play for?
Theo Young played college football at Arkansas in the SEC. See every Arkansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-razorbacks.
How did Theo Young's NFL career turn out?
12 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/theo-young.