Craig Veasey was drafted No. 81 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Houston. 69 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #81
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 69
- Career AV
- 734th at Houston
The pick
How Craig Veasey came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
69 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 69
- Career approximate value
- 734th among Houston picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 343% of career value
- Final season
- 19955 years after the draft
Around pick 81
Who came off the board on either side of Craig Veasey.
Miami
Michigan
Texas A&M
Florida
Houston in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Craig Veasey in the 1990 NFL Draft
Craig Veasey is a Defensive tackle out of Houston selected No. 81 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1990 NFL Draft. 69 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Houston has produced 83 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 Craig Veasey drafted?
Craig Veasey was selected No. 81 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/craig-veasey.
What college did Craig Veasey play for?
Craig Veasey played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Craig Veasey's NFL career turn out?
69 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/craig-veasey.