Tom Ackerman was drafted No. 145 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Eastern Washington. 105 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #145
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 105
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 146th at Eastern Washington
The pick
How Tom Ackerman came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Guard G
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
105 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 105
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 146th among Eastern Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1071% of career value
- Final season
- 20037 years after the draft
Around pick 145
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Ackerman.
Northern Arizona
Colorado State
Houston
Georgia
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Ackerman in the 1996 NFL Draft
Tom Ackerman is a Guard out of Eastern Washington selected No. 145 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1996 NFL Draft. 105 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Eastern Washington has produced 14 NFL draft picks since 1987.
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 Ackerman drafted?
Tom Ackerman was selected No. 145 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/tom-ackerman.
What college did Tom Ackerman play for?
Tom Ackerman played college football at Eastern Washington in the Big Sky. See every Eastern Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-washington-eagles.
How did Tom Ackerman's NFL career turn out?
105 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/tom-ackerman.