Gary Anderson was drafted No. 171 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 353 regular-season games · 51 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #171
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 353
- Career AV
- 518th at Syracuse
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Gary Anderson came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Kicker K
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
353 regular-season games · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 353
- Career approximate value
- 518th among Syracuse picks
- Final season
- 200422 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 171
Who came off the board on either side of Gary Anderson.
Washington
Iowa State
Auburn
Nebraska
Syracuse in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other K picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Gary Anderson
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gary Anderson in the 1982 NFL Draft
Gary Anderson is a Kicker out of Syracuse selected No. 171 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1982 NFL Draft. 353 regular-season games · 51 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 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 Gary Anderson drafted?
Gary Anderson was selected No. 171 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/gary-anderson.
What college did Gary Anderson play for?
Gary Anderson played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Gary Anderson's NFL career turn out?
353 regular-season games · 51 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/gary-anderson.