Tom Nalen was drafted No. 218 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 194 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #218
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 194
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 1022nd at Boston College
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Tom Nalen came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
194 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value
- Games played
- 194
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 1022nd among Boston College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 102100% of career value
- Final season
- 200713 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 218
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Nalen.
Florida State
Penn State
Alabama
Boston College in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Boston College · 1× Pro Bowl
#17
Damien Woody
C · NE · 1999
Boston College · 1× Pro Bowl
#94
Dave Widell
C · DAL · 1988
Boston College
#130
Josh Beekman
C · CHI · 2007
Boston College
#208
Andy Gallik
C · TEN · 2015
Boston College
#158
Matt Tennant
C · NO · 2010
Boston College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Nalen in the 1994 NFL Draft
Tom Nalen is a Center out of Boston College selected No. 218 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1994 NFL Draft. 194 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value Boston College has produced 117 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 Nalen drafted?
Tom Nalen was selected No. 218 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/tom-nalen.
What college did Tom Nalen play for?
Tom Nalen played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did Tom Nalen's NFL career turn out?
194 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/tom-nalen.