Pete Kugler was drafted No. 147 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 81 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #147
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 81
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2067th at Penn State
The pick
How Pete Kugler came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
81 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 81
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2067th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 20100% of career value
- Final season
- 19909 years after the draft
Around pick 147
Who came off the board on either side of Pete Kugler.
Arizona State
Georgia
NC State
Penn State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other NT picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pete Kugler in the 1981 NFL Draft
Pete Kugler is a Nose tackle out of Penn State selected No. 147 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 81 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Pete Kugler drafted?
Pete Kugler was selected No. 147 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/pete-kugler.
What college did Pete Kugler play for?
Pete Kugler played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Pete Kugler's NFL career turn out?
81 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/pete-kugler.