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1982 NFL Draft · Rd 2 · #40 overall

Robert Weathers Arizona State Draft

Robert Weathers was drafted No. 40 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 44 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value

Overall pick
#40
Round
2
Draft class
1982
NFL games
44
Career AV
761st at Arizona State

The pick

How Robert Weathers came off the board in 1982.

Drafted by

New England Patriots

Rd 2 · #40 overall · AFC East

Full 1982 draft class (334 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
Arizona State Big 12 at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

44 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value

Games played
44
Career approximate value
761st among Arizona State picks
AV with the drafting club
7100% of career value
Final season
19864 years after the draft

Around pick 40

Who came off the board on either side of Robert Weathers.

#38 David Galloway DT · ARI Florida #39 Terry Tausch G · MIN Texas #41 Andre Tippett LB · NE Iowa · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl #42 Bobby Watkins DB · DET Texas State

Arizona State in the 1982 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#9 Gerald Riggs RB · ATL Arizona State · 3× Pro Bowl #43 John Meyer T · PIT Arizona State #74 Jerry Bell TE · TB Arizona State #84 Mike Pagel QB · IND Arizona State #139 Newton Williams RB · SF Arizona State #196 Tony Loia G · IND Arizona State

Other RB picks from Arizona State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#9 Gerald Riggs RB · ATL Arizona State · 3× Pro Bowl #14 Leonard Russell RB · NE · 1991 Arizona State #91 Rachaad White RB · TB · 2022 Arizona State #44 Mario Bates RB · NO · 1994 Arizona State #76 J.R. Redmond RB · NE · 2000 Arizona State #131 Kalen Ballage RB · MIA · 2018 Arizona State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Robert Weathers in the 1982 NFL Draft

Robert Weathers is a Running back out of Arizona State selected No. 40 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1982 NFL Draft. 44 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Robert Weathers drafted?

Robert Weathers was selected No. 40 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/robert-weathers.

What college did Robert Weathers play for?

Robert Weathers played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.

How did Robert Weathers's NFL career turn out?

44 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/robert-weathers.