Art Schlichter was drafted No. 4 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 13 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 13
- Career AV
- 4162nd at Ohio State
The pick
How Art Schlichter came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
13 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 4162nd among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 19853 years after the draft
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Art Schlichter.
Mississippi State
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BYU · 1× Pro Bowl
Clemson
Ohio State in the 1982 draft
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Art Schlichter in the 1982 NFL Draft
Art Schlichter is a Quarterback out of Ohio State selected No. 4 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1982 NFL Draft. 13 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Art Schlichter drafted?
Art Schlichter was selected No. 4 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/art-schlichter.
What college did Art Schlichter play for?
Art Schlichter played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Art Schlichter's NFL career turn out?
13 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/art-schlichter.