Anthony Washington was drafted No. 44 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 57 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #44
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 57
- Career AV
- 830th at Fresno State
The pick
How Anthony Washington came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
57 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 57
- Career approximate value
- 830th among Fresno State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 338% of career value
- Final season
- 19843 years after the draft
Around pick 44
Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Washington.
BYU
Syracuse · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas
Alabama State
Other DB picks from Fresno State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
DaRon Bland
DB · DAL · 2022
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#33
Marquez Pope
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#213
Michael Stewart
DB · LAR · 1987
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#58
Richard Marshall
DB · CAR · 2006
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#224
Omar Stoutmire
DB · DAL · 1997
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#133
James Sanders
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Fresno State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Anthony Washington in the 1981 NFL Draft
Anthony Washington is a Defensive back out of Fresno State selected No. 44 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 57 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Fresno State has produced 72 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Anthony Washington drafted?
Anthony Washington was selected No. 44 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/anthony-washington.
What college did Anthony Washington play for?
Anthony Washington played college football at Fresno State in the Mountain West. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did Anthony Washington's NFL career turn out?
57 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/anthony-washington.