Luis Sharpe was drafted No. 16 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 189 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 189
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 756th at UCLA
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Luis Sharpe came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
189 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value
- Games played
- 189
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 756th among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 75100% of career value
- Final season
- 199412 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of Luis Sharpe.
Richmond
Nebraska
Penn State
Michigan
UCLA in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Luis Sharpe in the 1982 NFL Draft
Luis Sharpe is a Offensive tackle out of UCLA selected No. 16 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 NFL Draft. 189 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value 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 Luis Sharpe drafted?
Luis Sharpe was selected No. 16 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/luis-sharpe.
What college did Luis Sharpe play for?
Luis Sharpe 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 Luis Sharpe's NFL career turn out?
189 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/luis-sharpe.