The 1987 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by second-year head coach Denny Stolz, the Aztecs compiled an overall record of 5–7 with a mark of 4–4 conference play, placing fifth in the WAC. The team played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego.

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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1988 NFL draft.

Player Position Round Overall NFL team Harold Hicks Defensive back 7 193 Washington Redskins Clarence Nunn Defensive back 9 246 New Orleans Saints Todd Santos Quarterback 10 274 New Orleans Saints Wayne Ross Punter 12 315 Washington Redskins Dave DesRochers Tackle 12 326 Seattle Seahawks The following finished their college career in 1987, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.

Player Position First NFL team Brett Faryniarz Linebacker 1988 Los Angeles Rams

Team awards Award Player Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) Todd Santos Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) Dave DesRochers, OffBrett Faryniarz, Def Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy Todd Santos, OffReggie Blaylock, OffBrett Faryniarz, Def Most Inspirational Player Reggie Blaylock

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