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2014 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 40 · #255 overall

Tyler Starr South Dakota Draft

Tyler Starr was drafted No. 255 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2014 NFL Draft out of South Dakota. 1 regular-season games

Overall pick
#255
Round
7
Draft class
2014
NFL games
1

The pick

How Tyler Starr came off the board in 2014.

Drafted by

Atlanta Falcons

Rd 7, Pick 40 · #255 overall · NFC South

Full 2014 draft class (256 picks)
Position
Linebacker LB
College
South Dakota MVFC at the draft
Measurables
6'4" · 250 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 282 prospect35.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

1 regular-season games

Games played
1
Final season
20151 years after the draft

Around pick 255

Who came off the board on either side of Tyler Starr.

#253 Yawin Smallwood LB · ATL UConn #254 Terrance Mitchell DB · DAL Oregon #256 Lonnie Ballentine DB · HOU Memphis

Other LB picks from South Dakota

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

#258 Craig Austin LB · SEA · 1982 South Dakota #272 Ben Long LB · MIA · 1980 South Dakota

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Tyler Starr in the 2014 NFL Draft

Tyler Starr is a Linebacker out of South Dakota selected No. 255 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2014 NFL Draft. 1 regular-season games South Dakota has produced 8 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 Tyler Starr drafted?

Tyler Starr was selected No. 255 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 40). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/tyler-starr.

What college did Tyler Starr play for?

Tyler Starr played college football at South Dakota in the MVFC. See every South Dakota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-dakota-coyotes.

How did Tyler Starr's NFL career turn out?

1 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/tyler-starr.