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1980 NFL Draft · Rd 4 · #107 overall

Rick Parros Utah State Draft

Rick Parros was drafted No. 107 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Utah State. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value

Overall pick
#107
Round
4
Draft class
1980
NFL games
51
Years as starter
2
Career AV
1611th at Utah State

The pick

How Rick Parros came off the board in 1980.

Drafted by

Denver Broncos

Rd 4 · #107 overall · AFC West

Full 1980 draft class (333 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
Utah State Mountain West at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value

Games played
51
Seasons as a starter
2
Career approximate value
1611th among Utah State picks
AV with the drafting club
16100% of career value
Final season
19877 years after the draft

Around pick 107

Who came off the board on either side of Rick Parros.

#105 Kurt Petersen G · DAL Missouri #106 Chris Combs TE · TEN New Mexico #108 Bob Gregor DB · LAC Washington State #109 Paul McDonald QB · CLE USC

Utah State in the 1980 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#42 Rulon Jones DE · DEN Utah State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl #85 Eric Hipple QB · DET Utah State #182 Craig Bradshaw QB · TEN Utah State #251 Donnie Henderson DB · DET Utah State

Other RB picks from Utah State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#106 Robert Turbin RB · SEA · 2012 Utah State #230 Kerwynn Williams RB · IND · 2013 Utah State #214 Darwin Thompson RB · KC · 2019 Utah State #212 Michael Smith RB · TB · 2012 Utah State #238 Devante Mays RB · GB · 2017 Utah State #325 Maurice Turner RB · MIN · 1983 Utah State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Rick Parros in the 1980 NFL Draft

Rick Parros is a Running back out of Utah State selected No. 107 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Rick Parros drafted?

Rick Parros was selected No. 107 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/rick-parros.

What college did Rick Parros play for?

Rick Parros 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 Rick Parros's NFL career turn out?

51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/rick-parros.