Jim Eliopulos was drafted No. 81 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Wyoming. 31 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #81
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 31
- Career AV
- 317th at Wyoming
The pick
How Jim Eliopulos came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
31 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 31
- Career approximate value
- 317th among Wyoming picks
- Final season
- 19853 years after the draft
Around pick 81
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Eliopulos.
Iowa State
Penn State
Tulane · 3× Pro Bowl
William & Mary
Wyoming in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Wyoming
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Eliopulos in the 1982 NFL Draft
Jim Eliopulos is a Linebacker out of Wyoming selected No. 81 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft. 31 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Wyoming has produced 40 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 Jim Eliopulos drafted?
Jim Eliopulos was selected No. 81 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jim-eliopulos.
What college did Jim Eliopulos play for?
Jim Eliopulos played college football at Wyoming in the Mountain West. See every Wyoming draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wyoming-cowboys.
How did Jim Eliopulos's NFL career turn out?
31 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jim-eliopulos.