Jeff Rohrer was drafted No. 53 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Yale. 83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #53
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 83
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 213rd at Yale
The pick
How Jeff Rohrer came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Yale
Ivy League at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 213rd among Yale picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 21100% of career value
- Final season
- 19875 years after the draft
Around pick 53
Who came off the board on either side of Jeff Rohrer.
Northwestern State · 3× Pro Bowl
South Carolina State
Utah
Yale in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Yale
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jeff Rohrer in the 1982 NFL Draft
Jeff Rohrer is a Linebacker out of Yale selected No. 53 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Yale has produced 11 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 Rohrer drafted?
Jeff Rohrer was selected No. 53 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jeff-rohrer.
What college did Jeff Rohrer play for?
Jeff Rohrer played college football at Yale in the Ivy League. See every Yale draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/yale-bulldogs.
How did Jeff Rohrer's NFL career turn out?
83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jeff-rohrer.