Glen Redd was drafted No. 166 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft out of BYU. 76 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #166
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 76
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1428th at BYU
The pick
How Glen Redd came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
BYU
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
76 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 76
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1428th among BYU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14100% of career value
- Final season
- 19865 years after the draft
Around pick 166
Who came off the board on either side of Glen Redd.
North Carolina
Tuskegee
USC
Cal Poly
BYU in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from BYU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Glen Redd in the 1981 NFL Draft
Glen Redd is a Linebacker out of BYU selected No. 166 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft. 76 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value BYU has produced 96 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 Glen Redd drafted?
Glen Redd was selected No. 166 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/glen-redd.
What college did Glen Redd play for?
Glen Redd played college football at BYU in the Big 12. See every BYU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/byu-cougars.
How did Glen Redd's NFL career turn out?
76 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/glen-redd.