Kenny Easley was drafted No. 4 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 89 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 89
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 6510th at UCLA
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Kenny Easley came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
89 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value
- Games played
- 89
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 6510th among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 65100% of career value
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Kenny Easley.
North Carolina · Hall of Fame · 8× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
California
UCLA in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
UCLA · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#2
Eric Turner
DB · CLE · 1991
UCLA · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#104
Alterraun Verner
DB · TEN · 2010
UCLA · 1× Pro Bowl
#137
James Washington
DB · LAR · 1988
UCLA
#24
Shaun Williams
DB · NYG · 1998
UCLA
#30
Carlton Gray
DB · SEA · 1993
UCLA
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kenny Easley in the 1981 NFL Draft
Kenny Easley is a Defensive back out of UCLA selected No. 4 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft. 89 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 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 Kenny Easley drafted?
Kenny Easley was selected No. 4 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/kenny-easley.
What college did Kenny Easley play for?
Kenny Easley played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Kenny Easley's NFL career turn out?
89 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/kenny-easley.