Kevin Donnalley was drafted No. 171 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State. 1 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #171
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 1
The pick
How Kevin Donnalley came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
1 regular-season games
- Games played
- 1
- Final season
- 19810 years after the draft
Around pick 171
Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Donnalley.
Iowa State
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kevin Donnalley in the 1981 NFL Draft
Kevin Donnalley is a Defensive back out of North Dakota State selected No. 171 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft. 1 regular-season games North Dakota State has produced 27 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 Kevin Donnalley drafted?
Kevin Donnalley was selected No. 171 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/kevin-donnalley.
What college did Kevin Donnalley play for?
Kevin Donnalley played college football at North Dakota State in the MVFC. See every North Dakota State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-dakota-state-bison.
How did Kevin Donnalley's NFL career turn out?
1 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/kevin-donnalley.