Dwight Stephenson was drafted No. 48 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #48
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 806th at Alabama
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 4
The pick
How Dwight Stephenson came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 806th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 80100% of career value
- Final season
- 19877 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 48
Who came off the board on either side of Dwight Stephenson.
Penn State
Michigan
Southern Illinois
Alabama in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dwight Stephenson in the 1980 NFL Draft
Dwight Stephenson is a Center out of Alabama selected No. 48 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1980 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Dwight Stephenson drafted?
Dwight Stephenson was selected No. 48 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/dwight-stephenson.
What college did Dwight Stephenson play for?
Dwight Stephenson played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Dwight Stephenson's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/dwight-stephenson.