Rick Woods was drafted No. 97 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Boise State. 71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #97
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 71
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1818th at Boise State
The pick
How Rick Woods came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 71
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1818th among Boise State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1689% of career value
- Final season
- 19875 years after the draft
Around pick 97
Who came off the board on either side of Rick Woods.
Oregon
Virginia Tech
UNLV
Boise State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Boise State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rick Woods in the 1982 NFL Draft
Rick Woods is a Defensive back out of Boise State selected No. 97 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982 NFL Draft. 71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Boise State has produced 59 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Rick Woods drafted?
Rick Woods was selected No. 97 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/rick-woods.
What college did Rick Woods play for?
Rick Woods played college football at Boise State in the Mountain West. See every Boise State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boise-state-broncos.
How did Rick Woods's NFL career turn out?
71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/rick-woods.