Dexter Coakley was drafted No. 65 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Appalachian St.. 155 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #65
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 155
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 651st at Appalachian St.
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Dexter Coakley came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
- Appalachian St.
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
155 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value
- Games played
- 155
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 651st among Appalachian St. picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6194% of career value
- Final season
- 20069 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 65
Who came off the board on either side of Dexter Coakley.
Arizona
Tennessee
Virginia · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Texas
Other LB picks from Appalachian St.
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dexter Coakley in the 1997 NFL Draft
Dexter Coakley is a Linebacker out of Appalachian St. selected No. 65 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1997 NFL Draft. 155 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value Appalachian St. has produced 11 NFL draft picks since 1984.
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 Dexter Coakley drafted?
Dexter Coakley was selected No. 65 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/dexter-coakley.
What college did Dexter Coakley play for?
Dexter Coakley played college football at Appalachian St.. See every Appalachian St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/appalachianstate.
How did Dexter Coakley's NFL career turn out?
155 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/dexter-coakley.