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1983 NFL Draft · Rd 10 · #272 overall

Bruce Mathison Nebraska Draft

Bruce Mathison was drafted No. 272 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 18 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value

Overall pick
#272
Round
10
Draft class
1983
NFL games
18
Career AV
699th at Nebraska

The pick

How Bruce Mathison came off the board in 1983.

Drafted by

San Diego Chargers

Rd 10 · #272 overall · AFC West

Full 1983 draft class (335 picks)
Position
Quarterback QB
College
Nebraska Big Ten at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

18 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value

Games played
18
Career approximate value
699th among Nebraska picks
Final season
19874 years after the draft

Around pick 272

Who came off the board on either side of Bruce Mathison.

#270 Darius Durham WR · TB San Diego State #271 Jimmy Thomas DB · GB Indiana #273 Eric Moran T · DAL Washington #274 Dan Fike G · NYJ Florida

Nebraska in the 1983 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#25 Dave Rimington C · CIN Nebraska #49 Roger Craig RB · SF Nebraska · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl #63 Jamie Williams TE · NYG Nebraska #154 Todd Brown WR · DET Nebraska #259 Jeff Merrell DT · SF Nebraska #265 Toby Williams NT · NE Nebraska

Other QB picks from Nebraska

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

#203 Tanner Lee QB · JAX · 2018 Nebraska #207 Gerry Gdowski QB · NO · 1990 Nebraska #316 Keithen McCant QB · CLE · 1992 Nebraska #323 Steve Taylor QB · IND · 1989 Nebraska

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Bruce Mathison in the 1983 NFL Draft

Bruce Mathison is a Quarterback out of Nebraska selected No. 272 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 18 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Bruce Mathison drafted?

Bruce Mathison was selected No. 272 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/bruce-mathison.

What college did Bruce Mathison play for?

Bruce Mathison played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.

How did Bruce Mathison's NFL career turn out?

18 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/bruce-mathison.