Dwight Sullivan was drafted No. 221 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft out of NC State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #221
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Dwight Sullivan came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
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NC State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 221
Who came off the board on either side of Dwight Sullivan.
Henderson State
Texas Tech
Cincinnati
Gardner-Webb
NC State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dwight Sullivan in the 1982 NFL Draft
Dwight Sullivan is a Running back out of NC State selected No. 221 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. NC State has produced 117 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 Dwight Sullivan drafted?
Dwight Sullivan was selected No. 221 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/dwight-sullivan.
What college did Dwight Sullivan play for?
Dwight Sullivan played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Dwight Sullivan's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/dwight-sullivan.