Tony Tolbert was drafted No. 85 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft out of UTEP. 144 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #85
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 144
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 573rd at UTEP
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Tony Tolbert came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
UTEP
Conference USA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
144 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Games played
- 144
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 573rd among UTEP picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 57100% of career value
- Final season
- 19978 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 85
Who came off the board on either side of Tony Tolbert.
Oregon State
Georgia
Baylor
UTEP in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from UTEP
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tony Tolbert in the 1989 NFL Draft
Tony Tolbert is a Defensive end out of UTEP selected No. 85 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft. 144 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 57 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 Tony Tolbert drafted?
Tony Tolbert was selected No. 85 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/tony-tolbert.
What college did Tony Tolbert play for?
Tony Tolbert 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 Tony Tolbert's NFL career turn out?
144 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/tony-tolbert.