Ricky Porter was drafted No. 319 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Slippery Rock. 24 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #319
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 24
- Career AV
- 22nd at Slippery Rock
The pick
How Ricky Porter came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
24 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 24
- Career approximate value
- 22nd among Slippery Rock picks
- Final season
- 19875 years after the draft
Around pick 319
Who came off the board on either side of Ricky Porter.
Ohio State
Cincinnati
Western Michigan
TCU
Other RB picks from Slippery Rock
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ricky Porter in the 1982 NFL Draft
Ricky Porter is a Running back out of Slippery Rock selected No. 319 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft. 24 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Slippery Rock has produced 4 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 Ricky Porter drafted?
Ricky Porter was selected No. 319 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/ricky-porter.
What college did Ricky Porter play for?
Ricky Porter played college football at Slippery Rock in the Pennsylvania State Athletic. See every Slippery Rock draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/slippery-rock-the-rock.
How did Ricky Porter's NFL career turn out?
24 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/ricky-porter.