Bob Crable was drafted No. 23 overall by the New York Jets in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 66 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #23
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 66
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2175th at Notre Dame
The pick
How Bob Crable came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
66 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 66
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2175th among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 21100% of career value
- Final season
- 19875 years after the draft
Around pick 23
Who came off the board on either side of Bob Crable.
San José State
Iowa
USC · 2× Pro Bowl
Kentucky State
Notre Dame in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bob Crable in the 1982 NFL Draft
Bob Crable is a Linebacker out of Notre Dame selected No. 23 overall by the New York Jets in the 1982 NFL Draft. 66 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 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 Bob Crable drafted?
Bob Crable was selected No. 23 overall by the New York Jets in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/bob-crable.
What college did Bob Crable play for?
Bob Crable played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Bob Crable's NFL career turn out?
66 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/bob-crable.