George Peoples was drafted No. 216 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 32 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #216
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 32
The pick
How George Peoples came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
32 regular-season games
- Games played
- 32
- Final season
- 19853 years after the draft
Around pick 216
Who came off the board on either side of George Peoples.
Idaho State
Texas Tech
Purdue
Fairmont State
Auburn in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Auburn · 4× Pro Bowl
#102
Stephen Davis
RB · WAS · 1996
Auburn · 3× Pro Bowl
#29
Joe Cribbs
RB · BUF · 1980
Auburn · 3× Pro Bowl
#100
Rudi Johnson
RB · CIN · 2001
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
#2
Ronnie Brown
RB · MIA · 2005
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
#1
Bo Jackson
RB · TB · 1986
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
George Peoples in the 1982 NFL Draft
George Peoples is a Running back out of Auburn selected No. 216 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games Auburn has produced 183 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 George Peoples drafted?
George Peoples was selected No. 216 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/george-peoples.
What college did George Peoples play for?
George Peoples played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did George Peoples's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/george-peoples.