Anthony Dorsett was drafted No. 177 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 118 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #177
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 118
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2342nd at Pittsburgh
The pick
How Anthony Dorsett came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
118 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 118
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2342nd among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 417% of career value
- Final season
- 20037 years after the draft
Around pick 177
Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Dorsett.
Miami
Louisiana
Pittsburgh in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Darrelle Revis
DB · NYJ · 2007
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#65
Carlton Williamson
DB · SF · 1981
Pittsburgh · 2× Pro Bowl
#58
Shawntae Spencer
DB · SF · 2004
Pittsburgh
#11
Tim Lewis
DB · GB · 1983
Pittsburgh
#126
Tom Flynn
DB · GB · 1984
Pittsburgh
#30
Steve Israel
DB · LAR · 1992
Pittsburgh
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Anthony Dorsett in the 1996 NFL Draft
Anthony Dorsett is a Defensive back out of Pittsburgh selected No. 177 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1996 NFL Draft. 118 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Anthony Dorsett drafted?
Anthony Dorsett was selected No. 177 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/anthony-dorsett.
What college did Anthony Dorsett play for?
Anthony Dorsett played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Anthony Dorsett's NFL career turn out?
118 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/anthony-dorsett.