Calvin Daniels was drafted No. 46 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1982 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #46
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 70
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2346th at North Carolina
The pick
How Calvin Daniels came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 70
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2346th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1878% of career value
- Final season
- 19864 years after the draft
Around pick 46
Who came off the board on either side of Calvin Daniels.
West Virginia
Syracuse · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Texas
San Diego State
North Carolina in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · Hall of Fame · 8× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
#52
Zach Brown
LB · TEN · 2012
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#36
Buddy Curry
LB · ATL · 1980
North Carolina
#235
Carlton Bailey
LB · BUF · 1988
North Carolina
#17
Brian Simmons
LB · CIN · 1998
North Carolina
#36
Mike Wilcher
LB · LAR · 1983
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Calvin Daniels in the 1982 NFL Draft
Calvin Daniels is a Linebacker out of North Carolina selected No. 46 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1982 NFL Draft. 70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Calvin Daniels drafted?
Calvin Daniels was selected No. 46 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/calvin-daniels.
What college did Calvin Daniels play for?
Calvin Daniels played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Calvin Daniels's NFL career turn out?
70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/calvin-daniels.