Jerry Bell was drafted No. 74 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 60 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #74
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 60
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1053rd at Arizona State
The pick
How Jerry Bell came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
60 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 60
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1053rd among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10100% of career value
- Final season
- 19864 years after the draft
Around pick 74
Who came off the board on either side of Jerry Bell.
Michigan
Wabash
Notre Dame
Arizona State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jerry Bell in the 1982 NFL Draft
Jerry Bell is a Tight end out of Arizona State selected No. 74 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1982 NFL Draft. 60 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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 Jerry Bell drafted?
Jerry Bell was selected No. 74 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jerry-bell.
What college did Jerry Bell play for?
Jerry Bell played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Jerry Bell's NFL career turn out?
60 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jerry-bell.