Rich Campbell was drafted No. 6 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of California. 7 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 7
- Career AV
- 283rd at California
The pick
How Rich Campbell came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
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California
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
7 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 283rd among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19843 years after the draft
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Rich Campbell.
UCLA · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh · 2× Pro Bowl
USC · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
California in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rich Campbell in the 1981 NFL Draft
Rich Campbell is a Quarterback out of California selected No. 6 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 7 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Rich Campbell drafted?
Rich Campbell was selected No. 6 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/rich-campbell.
What college did Rich Campbell play for?
Rich Campbell played college football at California in the ACC. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Rich Campbell's NFL career turn out?
7 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/rich-campbell.