Joe Gary was drafted No. 249 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft out of UCLA. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #249
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Joe Gary came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1982 classAround pick 249
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Gary.
Montana
Michigan State
UCLA in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Gary in the 1982 NFL Draft
Joe Gary is a Defensive tackle out of UCLA selected No. 249 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. UCLA has produced 180 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 Joe Gary drafted?
Joe Gary was selected No. 249 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/joe-gary.
What college did Joe Gary play for?
Joe Gary played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Joe Gary's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/joe-gary.