Tom Backes was drafted No. 272 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #272
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1991
The pick
How Tom Backes came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Oklahoma
SEC 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 1991 classAround pick 272
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Backes.
Bowling Green
Clemson
Auburn
Oklahoma in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Oklahoma
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Backes in the 1991 NFL Draft
Tom Backes is a Defensive end out of Oklahoma selected No. 272 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1991 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Oklahoma has produced 224 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 Tom Backes drafted?
Tom Backes was selected No. 272 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/tom-backes.
What college did Tom Backes play for?
Tom Backes played college football at Oklahoma in the SEC. See every Oklahoma draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-sooners.
How did Tom Backes's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/tom-backes.