Eric Sanders was drafted No. 136 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Nevada. 158 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #136
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 158
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 2310th at Nevada
The pick
How Eric Sanders came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
158 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 158
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 2310th among Nevada picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1043% of career value
- Final season
- 199211 years after the draft
Around pick 136
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Sanders.
Arkansas
Purdue
Tennessee
Virginia
Nevada in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Nevada
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Sanders in the 1981 NFL Draft
Eric Sanders is a Offensive tackle out of Nevada selected No. 136 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1981 NFL Draft. 158 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Nevada has produced 37 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 Eric Sanders drafted?
Eric Sanders was selected No. 136 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/eric-sanders.
What college did Eric Sanders play for?
Eric Sanders played college football at Nevada in the Mountain West. See every Nevada draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nevada-wolf-pack.
How did Eric Sanders's NFL career turn out?
158 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/eric-sanders.