Brian Carpenter was drafted No. 101 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #101
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 35
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 5125th at Michigan
The pick
How Brian Carpenter came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 35
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 5125th among Michigan picks
- Final season
- 19842 years after the draft
Around pick 101
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Carpenter.
UNLV
North Texas
Boston College
Houston
Michigan in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michigan · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#23
Ty Law
DB · NE · 1995
Michigan · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#42
Keith Bostic
DB · TEN · 1983
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
#131
Mike Harden
DB · DEN · 1980
Michigan
#18
Leon Hall
DB · CIN · 2007
Michigan
#110
Corwin Brown
DB · NE · 1993
Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Carpenter in the 1982 NFL Draft
Brian Carpenter is a Defensive back out of Michigan selected No. 101 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft. 35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Brian Carpenter drafted?
Brian Carpenter was selected No. 101 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/brian-carpenter.
What college did Brian Carpenter play for?
Brian Carpenter played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Brian Carpenter's NFL career turn out?
35 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/brian-carpenter.