Art Plunkett was drafted No. 216 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft out of UNLV. 71 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #216
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 71
- Career AV
- 810th at UNLV
The pick
How Art Plunkett came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
UNLV
Mountain West at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
71 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 71
- Career approximate value
- 810th among UNLV picks
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
Around pick 216
Who came off the board on either side of Art Plunkett.
Penn State
Arkansas
Troy
Florida State
UNLV in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from UNLV
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Art Plunkett in the 1981 NFL Draft
Art Plunkett is a Offensive tackle out of UNLV selected No. 216 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft. 71 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value UNLV 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 Art Plunkett drafted?
Art Plunkett was selected No. 216 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/art-plunkett.
What college did Art Plunkett play for?
Art Plunkett played college football at UNLV in the Mountain West. See every UNLV draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/unlv-rebels.
How did Art Plunkett's NFL career turn out?
71 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/art-plunkett.