Rick Trocano was drafted No. 292 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 8 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #292
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 8
The pick
How Rick Trocano came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
8 regular-season games
- Games played
- 8
- Final season
- 19821 years after the draft
Around pick 292
Who came off the board on either side of Rick Trocano.
Miami
Boston College
Mississippi State
Pittsburgh in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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Mark May
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Rickey Jackson
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#63
Greg Meisner
NT · LAR
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#65
Carlton Williamson
DB · SF
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#69
Russ Grimm
G · WAS
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#115
Bill Neill
NT · NYG
Pittsburgh
#120
Benjie Pryor
TE · CIN
Pittsburgh
#121
Lynn Thomas
DB · SF
Pittsburgh
#128
Jerry Boyarsky
NT · NO
Pittsburgh
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rick Trocano in the 1981 NFL Draft
Rick Trocano is a Quarterback out of Pittsburgh selected No. 292 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 8 regular-season games Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Rick Trocano drafted?
Rick Trocano was selected No. 292 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/rick-trocano.
What college did Rick Trocano play for?
Rick Trocano played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Rick Trocano's NFL career turn out?
8 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/rick-trocano.