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Tom Rathman
Tom Rathman is a former running back out of Nebraska, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 56th overall pick (round 3) in the 1986 NFL Draft. He played 131 regular-season games from 1986 to 1994.
Draft Details
Tom Rathman Career Stats
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | 2,020 | 26 | 320 | 2,684 | 8 |
Career span: 1986–1994.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Tom Rathman was the 11th of 42 RBs selected in the 1986 draft. The 56th overall pick has been used 57 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Ladell Betts in 2002, who played 109 games. Nebraska had 4 players drafted in 1986, among them Jim Skow and Paul Miles. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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