Tony Semple was drafted No. 154 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #154
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 112
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2218th at Memphis
The pick
How Tony Semple came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Memphis
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 112
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2218th among Memphis picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 22100% of career value
- Final season
- 20028 years after the draft
Around pick 154
Who came off the board on either side of Tony Semple.
Tennessee
Notre Dame
Eastern Kentucky
Arizona
Memphis in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tony Semple in the 1994 NFL Draft
Tony Semple is a Guard out of Memphis selected No. 154 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1994 NFL Draft. 112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Memphis has produced 64 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 Tony Semple drafted?
Tony Semple was selected No. 154 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/tony-semple.
What college did Tony Semple play for?
Tony Semple played college football at Memphis in the American. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Tony Semple's NFL career turn out?
112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/tony-semple.