Brad Edelman was drafted No. 30 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 90 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 3811th at Missouri
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Brad Edelman came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Missouri
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 3811th among Missouri picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 38100% of career value
- Final season
- 19897 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of Brad Edelman.
Penn State
Michigan
Texas A&M
Bethune-Cookman
Missouri in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Missouri
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brad Edelman in the 1982 NFL Draft
Brad Edelman is a Guard out of Missouri selected No. 30 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1982 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Missouri has produced 108 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 Brad Edelman drafted?
Brad Edelman was selected No. 30 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/brad-edelman.
What college did Brad Edelman play for?
Brad Edelman played college football at Missouri in the SEC. See every Missouri draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/missouri-tigers.
How did Brad Edelman's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/brad-edelman.