Benny Perrin was drafted No. 65 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 48 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #65
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 48
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2282nd at Alabama
The pick
How Benny Perrin came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
48 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 48
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2282nd among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 22100% of career value
- Final season
- 19853 years after the draft
Around pick 65
Who came off the board on either side of Benny Perrin.
San José State
Baylor · 2× Pro Bowl
Kansas State
Oklahoma
Alabama in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Patrick Surtain II
DB · DEN · 2021
Alabama · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#43
Roman Harper
DB · NO · 2006
Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
DB · GB · 2014
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Brian Branch
DB · DET · 2023
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#7
Mark Barron
DB · TB · 2012
Alabama
#20
Kareem Jackson
DB · HOU · 2010
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Benny Perrin in the 1982 NFL Draft
Benny Perrin is a Defensive back out of Alabama selected No. 65 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 NFL Draft. 48 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Benny Perrin drafted?
Benny Perrin was selected No. 65 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/benny-perrin.
What college did Benny Perrin play for?
Benny Perrin played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Benny Perrin's NFL career turn out?
48 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/benny-perrin.