David Little was drafted No. 183 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Florida. 179 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #183
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 179
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 6311th at Florida
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How David Little came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
179 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Games played
- 179
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 6311th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 63100% of career value
- Final season
- 199211 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 183
Who came off the board on either side of David Little.
USC
SMU
Ole Miss
Florida in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Little in the 1981 NFL Draft
David Little is a Linebacker out of Florida selected No. 183 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 179 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 David Little drafted?
David Little was selected No. 183 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/david-little.
What college did David Little play for?
David Little played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did David Little's NFL career turn out?
179 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/david-little.