Eddie McGill was drafted No. 259 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Western Carolina. 11 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #259
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 11
The pick
How Eddie McGill came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
11 regular-season games
- Games played
- 11
- Final season
- 19831 years after the draft
Around pick 259
Who came off the board on either side of Eddie McGill.
USC
South Dakota
Temple
Texas Tech
Other TE picks from Western Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eddie McGill in the 1982 NFL Draft
Eddie McGill is a Tight end out of Western Carolina selected No. 259 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 NFL Draft. 11 regular-season games Western Carolina has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Eddie McGill drafted?
Eddie McGill was selected No. 259 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/eddie-mcgill.
What college did Eddie McGill play for?
Eddie McGill played college football at Western Carolina in the Southern Conference. See every Western Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-carolina-catamounts.
How did Eddie McGill's NFL career turn out?
11 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/eddie-mcgill.