Tony Stephens was drafted No. 81 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Clemson. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #81
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1988
The pick
How Tony Stephens came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1988 classAround pick 81
Who came off the board on either side of Tony Stephens.
LSU
Boston College · 2× Pro Bowl
Illinois College
Auburn
Clemson in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Clemson · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#28
Trevor Pryce
DT · DEN · 1997
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#16
Chester McGlockton
DT · LV · 1992
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#17
Dexter Lawrence
DT · NYG · 2019
Clemson · 3× Pro Bowl
#50
Brentson Buckner
DT · PIT · 1994
Clemson
#22
William Perry
DT · CHI · 1985
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tony Stephens in the 1988 NFL Draft
Tony Stephens is a Defensive tackle out of Clemson selected No. 81 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1988 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Clemson has produced 199 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 Tony Stephens drafted?
Tony Stephens was selected No. 81 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/tony-stephens.
What college did Tony Stephens play for?
Tony Stephens played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Tony Stephens's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/tony-stephens.