Nate Rivers was drafted No. 135 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1980 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #135
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Nate Rivers came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19800 years after the draft
Around pick 135
Who came off the board on either side of Nate Rivers.
Central Michigan
Oklahoma State
Colorado College
Mississippi State
South Carolina State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from South Carolina State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nate Rivers in the 1980 NFL Draft
Nate Rivers is a Running back out of South Carolina State selected No. 135 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1980 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games South Carolina State has produced 34 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 Nate Rivers drafted?
Nate Rivers was selected No. 135 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/nate-rivers.
What college did Nate Rivers play for?
Nate Rivers played college football at South Carolina State in the MEAC. See every South Carolina State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-state-bulldogs.
How did Nate Rivers's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/nate-rivers.