Bill Stapleton was drafted No. 208 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Washington. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #208
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How Bill Stapleton came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Washington
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
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 1983 classAround pick 208
Who came off the board on either side of Bill Stapleton.
Wisconsin
Houston
Temple
Purdue
Washington in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Washington
#82
Tony Caldwell
LB · LV
Washington
#87
Chuck Nelson
K · LAR
Washington
#97
Vince Newsome
DB · LAR
Washington
#127
Mark Stewart
LB · MIN
Washington
#133
Paul Skansi
WR · PIT
Washington
#156
Anthony Allen
WR · ATL
Washington
#273
Eric Moran
T · DAL
Washington
#296
Aaron Williams
WR · ARI
Washington
#317
Don Dow
T · SEA
Washington
Other DB picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Washington · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#126
Dashon Goldson
DB · SF · 2007
Washington · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#22
Desmond Trufant
DB · ATL · 2013
Washington · 1× Pro Bowl
#34
Mark Lee
DB · GB · 1980
Washington
#35
Tony Parrish
DB · CHI · 1998
Washington
#53
Ray Horton
DB · CIN
Washington
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bill Stapleton in the 1983 NFL Draft
Bill Stapleton is a Defensive back out of Washington selected No. 208 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Washington has produced 191 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 Bill Stapleton drafted?
Bill Stapleton was selected No. 208 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/bill-stapleton.
What college did Bill Stapleton play for?
Bill Stapleton played college football at Washington in the Big Ten. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Bill Stapleton's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/bill-stapleton.