Eric Hipple was drafted No. 85 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Utah State. 102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #85
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 385th at Utah State
The pick
How Eric Hipple came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 385th among Utah State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 38100% of career value
- Final season
- 19899 years after the draft
Around pick 85
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Hipple.
Wisconsin
Texas
Baylor
Oklahoma
Utah State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Utah State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Hipple in the 1980 NFL Draft
Eric Hipple is a Quarterback out of Utah State selected No. 85 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Utah State has produced 41 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 Eric Hipple drafted?
Eric Hipple was selected No. 85 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/eric-hipple.
What college did Eric Hipple play for?
Eric Hipple played college football at Utah State in the Mountain West. See every Utah State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-state-aggies.
How did Eric Hipple's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/eric-hipple.