Barron Tanner was drafted No. 149 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma. 78 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #149
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 78
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1367th at Oklahoma
The pick
How Barron Tanner came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Oklahoma
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
78 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 78
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1367th among Oklahoma picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 215% of career value
- Final season
- 20036 years after the draft
Around pick 149
Who came off the board on either side of Barron Tanner.
Southern Illinois
Miami
San Diego State
Memphis
Oklahoma in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Oklahoma
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Barron Tanner in the 1997 NFL Draft
Barron Tanner is a Defensive tackle out of Oklahoma selected No. 149 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft. 78 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Oklahoma has produced 224 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 Barron Tanner drafted?
Barron Tanner was selected No. 149 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/barron-tanner.
What college did Barron Tanner play for?
Barron Tanner played college football at Oklahoma in the SEC. See every Oklahoma draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-sooners.
How did Barron Tanner's NFL career turn out?
78 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/barron-tanner.