The 1986 Long Beach State 49ers football team represented California State University, Long BeachThe official name of Long Beach State has been California State University, Long Beach since 1972. However, it is still commonly known as Long Beach State. during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season.
Cal State Long Beach competed in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. The team was led by third-year head coach Mike Sheppard, and played home games at Veterans Stadium adjacent to the campus of Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California. They finished the season with a record of six wins and five losses (6–5, 4–3 PCAA).
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Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1987 NFL draft. Player Position Round Overall NFL team Charles Lockett Wide receiver 3 66 Pittsburgh Steelers The following finished their Cal State Long Beach career in 1986, were not drafted, but played in the NFL. Player Position First NFL team Kwante Hampton Wide receiver 1987 Atlanta Falcons
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