Don Greco was drafted No. 72 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Western Illinois. 45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #72
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 45
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 208th at Western Illinois
The pick
How Don Greco came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Guard G
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 45
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 208th among Western Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 20100% of career value
- Final season
- 19854 years after the draft
Around pick 72
Who came off the board on either side of Don Greco.
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
North Carolina
Tennessee
Western Illinois in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Don Greco in the 1981 NFL Draft
Don Greco is a Guard out of Western Illinois selected No. 72 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft. 45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Western Illinois has produced 17 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 Don Greco drafted?
Don Greco was selected No. 72 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/don-greco.
What college did Don Greco play for?
Don Greco played college football at Western Illinois in the OVC-Big South. See every Western Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-illinois-leathernecks.
How did Don Greco's NFL career turn out?
45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/don-greco.