Tom Backes

Tom Backes was a defensive end at Oklahoma. Chicago drafted him in the 10th round, 272nd overall, in 1991. Note: there is no Wikipedia article on him so this bio covers only his draft slot. Pro Football Reference has no player page for him. SoonerStats lists him on OU's roster for 1986 FR, 1987 FR DT, 1988 SO DT, 1989 JR DT, 1990 SR DT. His listed size in 1990 was 6-5, 270 lb. It gives his hometown as El Paso, TX and his high school as Coronado. It lists his birth as March 19, 1968. Pro Football Archives lists him as a letterman at Oklahoma in 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1990. Its transaction log shows that the Chicago Bears (NFL) signed him in 1991, released him in 1991, signed him in 1992 and released him in 1992; and the Las Vegas Posse (CFL) signed and released him in 1994. The Oklahoman wrote on August 13, 1989: "Backes, a junior defensive tackle from El Paso, had let his hair grow down the nape of his neck and well below his shoulders before he voluntarily had it snipped off after spring drills."