Sammy Winder was drafted No. 131 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi. 127 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #131
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 127
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 418th at Southern Mississippi
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Sammy Winder came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
- Southern Mississippi
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
127 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Games played
- 127
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 418th among Southern Mississippi picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 41100% of career value
- Final season
- 19908 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 131
Who came off the board on either side of Sammy Winder.
Colorado College
UTEP
Alabama A&M
Southern Mississippi in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Southern Mississippi
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ito Smith
RB · ATL · 2018
Southern Mississippi
#19
Tony Smith
RB · ATL · 1992
Southern Mississippi
#327
Marcus Dupree
RB · LAR · 1986
Southern Mississippi
#176
Harold Shaw
RB · NE · 1998
Southern Mississippi
#210
Clemon Terrell
RB · NO · 1984
Southern Mississippi
#255
Ricky Floyd
RB · CLE
Southern Mississippi
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sammy Winder in the 1982 NFL Draft
Sammy Winder is a Running back out of Southern Mississippi selected No. 131 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1982 NFL Draft. 127 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Southern Mississippi has produced 58 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 Sammy Winder drafted?
Sammy Winder was selected No. 131 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/sammy-winder.
What college did Sammy Winder play for?
Sammy Winder played college football at Southern Mississippi. See every Southern Mississippi draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southernmississippi.
How did Sammy Winder's NFL career turn out?
127 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/sammy-winder.