Troy Aikman was drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 165 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 96 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 165
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 961st at UCLA
- Pro Bowls
- 6
The pick
How Troy Aikman came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
165 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 96 career approximate value
- Games played
- 165
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 961st among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 96100% of career value
- Final season
- 200011 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Troy Aikman.
Michigan State
Oklahoma State · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
UCLA in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Troy Aikman in the 1989 NFL Draft
Troy Aikman is a Quarterback out of UCLA selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft. 165 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 96 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 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 Troy Aikman drafted?
Troy Aikman was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/troy-aikman.
What college did Troy Aikman play for?
Troy Aikman played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Troy Aikman's NFL career turn out?
165 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 96 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/troy-aikman.