Carl Lee was drafted No. 186 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Marshall. 181 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #186
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 181
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 692nd at Marshall
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Carl Lee came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Marshall
Sun Belt at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
181 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Games played
- 181
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 692nd among Marshall picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6899% of career value
- Final season
- 199411 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 186
Who came off the board on either side of Carl Lee.
UTEP
Oklahoma
SMU · 1× Pro Bowl
Louisiana Tech
Other DB picks from Marshall
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Carl Lee in the 1983 NFL Draft
Carl Lee is a Defensive back out of Marshall selected No. 186 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1983 NFL Draft. 181 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Marshall has produced 30 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Carl Lee drafted?
Carl Lee was selected No. 186 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/carl-lee.
What college did Carl Lee play for?
Carl Lee played college football at Marshall in the Sun Belt. See every Marshall draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/marshall-thundering-herd.
How did Carl Lee's NFL career turn out?
181 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/carl-lee.