Tom Beer was drafted No. 215 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Saginaw Valley State. 41 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #215
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 41
- Career AV
- 24th at Saginaw Valley State
The pick
How Tom Beer came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
41 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 41
- Career approximate value
- 24th among Saginaw Valley State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19962 years after the draft
Around pick 215
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Beer.
Nebraska
Montana State
Florida State
Penn State
Other LB picks from Saginaw Valley State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Beer in the 1994 NFL Draft
Tom Beer is a Linebacker out of Saginaw Valley State selected No. 215 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1994 NFL Draft. 41 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Saginaw Valley State has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Beer drafted?
Tom Beer was selected No. 215 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/tom-beer.
What college did Tom Beer play for?
Tom Beer played college football at Saginaw Valley State in the GLIAC. See every Saginaw Valley State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/saginaw-valley-state-cardinals.
How did Tom Beer's NFL career turn out?
41 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/tom-beer.