Danny Wagoner was drafted No. 231 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Kansas. 34 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #231
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 34
- Career AV
- 227th at Kansas
The pick
How Danny Wagoner came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Kansas
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
34 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 34
- Career approximate value
- 227th among Kansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 150% of career value
- Final season
- 19853 years after the draft
Around pick 231
Who came off the board on either side of Danny Wagoner.
Boston College
Texas
Maryland
Tennessee State
Kansas in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Kansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Aqib Talib
DB · TB · 2008
Kansas · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#70
LeRoy Irvin
DB · LAR · 1980
Kansas · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#110
Darrell Stuckey
DB · LAC · 2010
Kansas · 1× Pro Bowl
#75
Alvin Walton
DB · WAS · 1986
Kansas
#214
Gerald McBurrows
DB · LAR · 1995
Kansas
#185
Johnny Holloway
DB · DAL · 1986
Kansas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Danny Wagoner in the 1982 NFL Draft
Danny Wagoner is a Defensive back out of Kansas selected No. 231 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft. 34 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Kansas has produced 59 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 Danny Wagoner drafted?
Danny Wagoner was selected No. 231 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/danny-wagoner.
What college did Danny Wagoner play for?
Danny Wagoner played college football at Kansas in the Big 12. See every Kansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-jayhawks.
How did Danny Wagoner's NFL career turn out?
34 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/danny-wagoner.