Cliff Austin was drafted No. 66 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 58 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #66
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 58
- Career AV
- 599th at Clemson
The pick
How Cliff Austin came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
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Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Career approximate value
- 599th among Clemson picks
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 66
Who came off the board on either side of Cliff Austin.
Notre Dame · 4× Pro Bowl
Maryland
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
California
Clemson in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#101
Johnny Rembert
LB · NE
Clemson · 2× Pro Bowl
#135
Chuck McSwain
RB · DAL
Clemson
#194
Jeff McCall
RB · LV
Clemson
#205
Andy Headen
LB · NYG
Clemson
#282
Danny Triplett
LB · LAR
Clemson
#290
Bob Mayberry
G · SEA
Clemson
#298
Brian Butcher
G · MIN
Clemson
#318
Frank Magwood
WR · NYG
Clemson
Other RB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cliff Austin in the 1983 NFL Draft
Cliff Austin is a Running back out of Clemson selected No. 66 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1983 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Cliff Austin drafted?
Cliff Austin was selected No. 66 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/cliff-austin.
What college did Cliff Austin play for?
Cliff Austin played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Cliff Austin's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/cliff-austin.