Booker Reese was drafted No. 32 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Bethune-Cookman. 35 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #32
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 35
- Career AV
- 63rd at Bethune-Cookman
The pick
How Booker Reese came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
35 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 35
- Career approximate value
- 63rd among Bethune-Cookman picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 583% of career value
- Final season
- 19853 years after the draft
Around pick 32
Who came off the board on either side of Booker Reese.
Missouri · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
Texas
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Bethune-Cookman in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Bethune-Cookman
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Booker Reese in the 1982 NFL Draft
Booker Reese is a Defensive end out of Bethune-Cookman selected No. 32 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1982 NFL Draft. 35 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Bethune-Cookman has produced 14 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 Booker Reese drafted?
Booker Reese was selected No. 32 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/booker-reese.
What college did Booker Reese play for?
Booker Reese played college football at Bethune-Cookman in the SWAC. See every Bethune-Cookman draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/bethune-cookman-wildcats.
How did Booker Reese's NFL career turn out?
35 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/booker-reese.