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1997 NFL Draft · Rd 6 · #166 overall

John Fiala Washington Draft

John Fiala was drafted No. 166 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Washington. 75 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value

Overall pick
#166
Round
6
Draft class
1997
NFL games
75
Career AV
694th at Washington

The pick

How John Fiala came off the board in 1997.

Drafted by

Miami Dolphins

Rd 6 · #166 overall · AFC East

Full 1997 draft class (240 picks)
Position
Linebacker LB
College
Washington Big Ten at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

75 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value

Games played
75
Career approximate value
694th among Washington picks
Final season
20025 years after the draft

Around pick 166

Who came off the board on either side of John Fiala.

#164 Tim Scharf LB · NYJ Northwestern #165 Nick Savoie TE · NO LSU #167 Steve Lee RB · BAL Indiana #168 Tony Ramirez T · DET Northern Colorado

Washington in the 1997 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#43 Corey Dillon RB · CIN Washington · 4× Pro Bowl #69 Bob Sapp G · CHI Washington

Other LB picks from Washington

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#11 Joe Kelly LB · CIN · 1986 Washington #84 Mason Foster LB · TB · 2011 Washington #79 Donald Butler LB · LAC · 2010 Washington #221 Lester Towns LB · CAR · 2000 Washington #135 Mark Jerue LB · NYJ · 1982 Washington #82 Tony Caldwell LB · LV · 1983 Washington

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

John Fiala in the 1997 NFL Draft

John Fiala is a Linebacker out of Washington selected No. 166 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft. 75 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was John Fiala drafted?

John Fiala was selected No. 166 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/john-fiala.

What college did John Fiala play for?

John Fiala played college football at Washington in the Big Ten. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.

How did John Fiala's NFL career turn out?

75 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/john-fiala.