David Sloan was drafted No. 70 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1995 NFL Draft out of New Mexico. 110 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #70
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 110
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 187th at New Mexico
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How David Sloan came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
110 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 110
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 187th among New Mexico picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1794% of career value
- Final season
- 20038 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 70
Who came off the board on either side of David Sloan.
Syracuse
Colorado College
UCF
New Mexico in the 1995 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from New Mexico
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Sloan in the 1995 NFL Draft
David Sloan is a Tight end out of New Mexico selected No. 70 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1995 NFL Draft. 110 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value New Mexico has produced 32 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 David Sloan drafted?
David Sloan was selected No. 70 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/david-sloan.
What college did David Sloan play for?
David Sloan played college football at New Mexico in the Mountain West. See every New Mexico draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/new-mexico-lobos.
How did David Sloan's NFL career turn out?
110 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/david-sloan.