Ricky Skiles was drafted No. 283 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Louisville. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #283
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Ricky Skiles came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 283
Who came off the board on either side of Ricky Skiles.
Tulane
Houston
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Louisville in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ricky Skiles in the 1980 NFL Draft
Ricky Skiles is a Linebacker out of Louisville selected No. 283 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Louisville has produced 95 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 Ricky Skiles drafted?
Ricky Skiles was selected No. 283 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ricky-skiles.
What college did Ricky Skiles play for?
Ricky Skiles played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Ricky Skiles's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ricky-skiles.