Bryan Hinkle was drafted No. 156 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 163 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #156
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 163
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 578th at Oregon
The pick
How Bryan Hinkle came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Oregon
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
163 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Games played
- 163
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 578th among Oregon picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 57100% of career value
- Final season
- 199312 years after the draft
Around pick 156
Who came off the board on either side of Bryan Hinkle.
West Virginia
Maryland
North Carolina
Alabama State
Oregon in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Oregon
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bryan Hinkle in the 1981 NFL Draft
Bryan Hinkle is a Linebacker out of Oregon selected No. 156 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 163 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Oregon has produced 153 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 Bryan Hinkle drafted?
Bryan Hinkle was selected No. 156 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/bryan-hinkle.
What college did Bryan Hinkle play for?
Bryan Hinkle played college football at Oregon in the Big Ten. See every Oregon draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-ducks.
How did Bryan Hinkle's NFL career turn out?
163 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/bryan-hinkle.