Dennis Gentry was drafted No. 89 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 159 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #89
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 159
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 2422nd at Baylor
The pick
How Dennis Gentry came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Baylor
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
159 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 159
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 2422nd among Baylor picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 24100% of career value
- Final season
- 199210 years after the draft
Around pick 89
Who came off the board on either side of Dennis Gentry.
Missouri
East Carolina
Michigan
Baylor in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Baylor
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dennis Gentry in the 1982 NFL Draft
Dennis Gentry is a Wide receiver out of Baylor selected No. 89 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1982 NFL Draft. 159 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Baylor has produced 109 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 Dennis Gentry drafted?
Dennis Gentry was selected No. 89 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/dennis-gentry.
What college did Dennis Gentry play for?
Dennis Gentry played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.
How did Dennis Gentry's NFL career turn out?
159 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/dennis-gentry.