Obed Ariri was drafted No. 178 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 18 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 18
- Career AV
- 3110th at Clemson
The pick
How Obed Ariri came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Kicker K
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
18 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 18
- Career approximate value
- 3110th among Clemson picks
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
Around pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Obed Ariri.
Minnesota
USC
Cal Poly
Alabama
Clemson in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other K picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Obed Ariri in the 1981 NFL Draft
Obed Ariri is a Kicker out of Clemson selected No. 178 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1981 NFL Draft. 18 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Obed Ariri drafted?
Obed Ariri was selected No. 178 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/obed-ariri.
What college did Obed Ariri play for?
Obed Ariri played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Obed Ariri's NFL career turn out?
18 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/obed-ariri.