Keith Ferguson was drafted No. 131 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 134 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #131
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 134
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4046th at Ohio State
The pick
How Keith Ferguson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
134 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 134
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4046th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1845% of career value
- Final season
- 19909 years after the draft
Around pick 131
Who came off the board on either side of Keith Ferguson.
UCLA
Kansas State
West Virginia
Ohio State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Cameron Heyward
DE · PIT · 2011
Ohio State · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#3
Joey Bosa
DE · LAC · 2016
Ohio State · 5× Pro Bowl
#2
Nick Bosa
DE · SF · 2019
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#18
Will Smith
DE · NO · 2004
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#2
Chase Young
DE · WAS · 2020
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Sam Hubbard
DE · CIN · 2018
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keith Ferguson in the 1981 NFL Draft
Keith Ferguson is a Defensive end out of Ohio State selected No. 131 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 134 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Keith Ferguson drafted?
Keith Ferguson was selected No. 131 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/keith-ferguson.
What college did Keith Ferguson play for?
Keith Ferguson played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Keith Ferguson's NFL career turn out?
134 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/keith-ferguson.