David Jefferson was drafted No. 228 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Miami. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #228
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How David Jefferson came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1982 classAround pick 228
Who came off the board on either side of David Jefferson.
Texas State
Boston College
Texas
Miami in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
#207
Jessie Armstead
LB · NYG · 1993
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#12
Jonathan Vilma
LB · NYJ · 2004
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#25
Jon Beason
LB · CAR · 2007
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#72
Olivier Vernon
LB · MIA · 2012
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#11
Dan Morgan
LB · CAR · 2001
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Jefferson in the 1982 NFL Draft
David Jefferson is a Linebacker out of Miami selected No. 228 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Miami has produced 265 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 David Jefferson drafted?
David Jefferson was selected No. 228 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/david-jefferson.
What college did David Jefferson play for?
David Jefferson played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did David Jefferson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/david-jefferson.