Rich Diana was drafted No. 136 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Yale. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #136
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 9
- Career AV
- 16th at Yale
The pick
How Rich Diana came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Yale
Ivy League at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 16th among Yale picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19820 years after the draft
Around pick 136
Who came off the board on either side of Rich Diana.
Duke
Washington
Notre Dame
Washington State
Yale in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Yale
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rich Diana in the 1982 NFL Draft
Rich Diana is a Running back out of Yale selected No. 136 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Yale has produced 11 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 Rich Diana drafted?
Rich Diana was selected No. 136 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/rich-diana.
What college did Rich Diana play for?
Rich Diana played college football at Yale in the Ivy League. See every Yale draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/yale-bulldogs.
How did Rich Diana's NFL career turn out?
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/rich-diana.