Bruce Clark was drafted No. 4 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 113 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 113
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4628th at Penn State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Bruce Clark came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
113 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 113
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4628th among Penn State picks
- Final season
- 19899 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Bruce Clark.
Texas
USC · Hall of Fame · 9× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
Michigan
Penn State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bruce Clark in the 1980 NFL Draft
Bruce Clark is a Defensive end out of Penn State selected No. 4 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1980 NFL Draft. 113 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Bruce Clark drafted?
Bruce Clark was selected No. 4 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/bruce-clark.
What college did Bruce Clark play for?
Bruce Clark played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Bruce Clark's NFL career turn out?
113 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/bruce-clark.