Ralph Warthen was drafted No. 223 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Gardner-Webb. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #223
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Ralph Warthen came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- 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 223
Who came off the board on either side of Ralph Warthen.
NC State
Cincinnati
Troy
Clemson
Gardner-Webb in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Gardner-Webb
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ralph Warthen in the 1982 NFL Draft
Ralph Warthen is a Defensive tackle out of Gardner-Webb selected No. 223 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Gardner-Webb has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Ralph Warthen drafted?
Ralph Warthen was selected No. 223 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/ralph-warthen.
What college did Ralph Warthen play for?
Ralph Warthen played college football at Gardner-Webb in the OVC-Big South. See every Gardner-Webb draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/gardner-webb-runnin-bulldogs.
How did Ralph Warthen's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/ralph-warthen.