Bruce McNorton was drafted No. 96 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Georgetown (KY). 116 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #96
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 116
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 371st at Georgetown (KY)
The pick
How Bruce McNorton came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
- Georgetown (KY)
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
116 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 116
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 371st among Georgetown (KY) picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 37100% of career value
- Final season
- 19908 years after the draft
Around pick 96
Who came off the board on either side of Bruce McNorton.
Purdue
Oregon
Boise State
Virginia Tech
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bruce McNorton in the 1982 NFL Draft
Bruce McNorton is a Defensive back out of Georgetown (KY) selected No. 96 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft. 116 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Georgetown (KY) has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Bruce McNorton drafted?
Bruce McNorton was selected No. 96 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/bruce-mcnorton.
What college did Bruce McNorton play for?
Bruce McNorton played college football at Georgetown (KY). See every Georgetown (KY) draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgetown-ky-tigers.
How did Bruce McNorton's NFL career turn out?
116 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/bruce-mcnorton.