Joey Whitley was drafted No. 183 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1982 NFL Draft out of UTEP. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #183
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Joey Whitley came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
UTEP
Conference USA 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 183
Who came off the board on either side of Joey Whitley.
Texas
Pittsburgh
Kansas
Michigan State
UTEP in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from UTEP
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joey Whitley in the 1982 NFL Draft
Joey Whitley is a Defensive back out of UTEP selected No. 183 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. UTEP has produced 38 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 Joey Whitley drafted?
Joey Whitley was selected No. 183 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/joey-whitley.
What college did Joey Whitley play for?
Joey Whitley played college football at UTEP in the Conference USA. See every UTEP draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utep-miners.
How did Joey Whitley's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/joey-whitley.