Ron Hester was drafted No. 164 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 9 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #164
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 9
- Career AV
- 2154th at Florida State
The pick
How Ron Hester came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
9 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 2154th among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19820 years after the draft
Around pick 164
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Hester.
Texas A&M
Houston
Cal Poly
Florida State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Peter Boulware
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#15
Lawrence Timmons
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#39
Sam Cowart
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#144
Telvin Smith
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#26
Jermaine Johnson II
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Hester in the 1982 NFL Draft
Ron Hester is a Linebacker out of Florida State selected No. 164 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 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 Ron Hester drafted?
Ron Hester was selected No. 164 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/ron-hester.
What college did Ron Hester play for?
Ron Hester played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Ron Hester's NFL career turn out?
9 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/ron-hester.