DT · pick 164 — first ever defensive tackle at #164 (1985)

DT·pick 164

FIRST DT EVER DRAFTED AT #164

Tim Newton

Drafted by MIN — GM Mike Lynn · Florida

1985

DTs drafted at #164 in NFL history

most recent: Yahya Black (PIT, 2025)

How rare was this draftigami?

Trained on every pick through 1984, the model gave a defensive tackle at #164 a 7.5% chance in 1985.

Defensive tackle at #164, year by year

Each year's estimate uses only that year's draft and the years before it — no peeking ahead. The line smooths across neighboring picks and seasons so a single oddball draft doesn't dominate. The shaded band is the model's 90% uncertainty range.

Peak: 15.4% · 2027 model: 11.7%

Surrounding picks · 1985 draft

#159OTJack OliverNYG — GM George Young
#160LBGregg CarrPIT — GM Dick Haley
#161WRMike YoungLAR — GM John Shaw
#162TEDamone JohnsonLAR — GM John Shaw
#163TEDanzell LeeWAS — GM Bobby Beathard
#166SRich MianoNYJ — GM Jim Kensil
#167RBRon DavenportMIA — GM Don Shula
#168QBScott BarrySF — GM John McVay
#169CBRon PittsBUF — GM Bill Polian
#170WRMike AkiuTEN — GM Ladd Herzeg

Drafted at this same coordinate later · 1 pick

2025Yahya BlackPIT — GM Omar Khan · Iowa

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