Van Heflin was drafted No. 204 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #204
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Van Heflin came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1982 classAround pick 204
Who came off the board on either side of Van Heflin.
Texas
Boston College
Vanderbilt in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Vanderbilt
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Van Heflin in the 1982 NFL Draft
Van Heflin is a Tight end out of Vanderbilt selected No. 204 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Vanderbilt has produced 55 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 Van Heflin drafted?
Van Heflin was selected No. 204 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/van-heflin.
What college did Van Heflin play for?
Van Heflin played college football at Vanderbilt in the SEC. See every Vanderbilt draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vanderbilt-commodores.
How did Van Heflin's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/van-heflin.