Phil Bates was drafted No. 175 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #175
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Phil Bates came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 175
Who came off the board on either side of Phil Bates.
Tulsa
Hawai'i
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Nebraska in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Andra Franklin
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Tom Rathman
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Correll Buckhalter
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#54
Ameer Abdullah
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Phil Bates in the 1982 NFL Draft
Phil Bates is a Running back out of Nebraska selected No. 175 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Nebraska has produced 203 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 Phil Bates drafted?
Phil Bates was selected No. 175 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/phil-bates.
What college did Phil Bates play for?
Phil Bates played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Phil Bates's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/phil-bates.