Phil Kessel was drafted No. 257 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Northern Michigan. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #257
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Phil Kessel came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1981 classAround pick 257
Who came off the board on either side of Phil Kessel.
Tulane
Northern Arizona
Tennessee
Arkansas
Other QB picks from Northern Michigan
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Phil Kessel in the 1981 NFL Draft
Phil Kessel is a Quarterback out of Northern Michigan selected No. 257 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Northern Michigan has produced 5 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 Phil Kessel drafted?
Phil Kessel was selected No. 257 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/phil-kessel.
What college did Phil Kessel play for?
Phil Kessel played college football at Northern Michigan in the GLIAC. See every Northern Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-michigan-wildcats.
How did Phil Kessel's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/phil-kessel.