Jeff Bryant was drafted No. 6 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 175 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 175
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 687th at Clemson
The pick
How Jeff Bryant came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
175 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Games played
- 175
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 687th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 68100% of career value
- Final season
- 199311 years after the draft
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Jeff Bryant.
Ohio State
BYU · 1× Pro Bowl
Stanford
Penn State · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Clemson in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jeff Bryant in the 1982 NFL Draft
Jeff Bryant is a Defensive end out of Clemson selected No. 6 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1982 NFL Draft. 175 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Jeff Bryant drafted?
Jeff Bryant was selected No. 6 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jeff-bryant.
What college did Jeff Bryant play for?
Jeff Bryant played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Jeff Bryant's NFL career turn out?
175 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jeff-bryant.