Clenzie Pierson was drafted No. 291 overall by the New York Giants in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Rice. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #291
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How Clenzie Pierson came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Rice
American 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 291
Who came off the board on either side of Clenzie Pierson.
Hawai'i · 2× Pro Bowl
Clemson
Abilene Christian
Jackson State
Other DT picks from Rice
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Clenzie Pierson in the 1983 NFL Draft
Clenzie Pierson is a Defensive tackle out of Rice selected No. 291 overall by the New York Giants in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Rice has produced 23 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 Clenzie Pierson drafted?
Clenzie Pierson was selected No. 291 overall by the New York Giants in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/clenzie-pierson.
What college did Clenzie Pierson play for?
Clenzie Pierson played college football at Rice in the American. See every Rice draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rice-owls.
How did Clenzie Pierson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/clenzie-pierson.