Dan Marino was drafted No. 27 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 242 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 145 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 242
- Years as starter
- 16
- Career AV
- 1451st at Pittsburgh
- Pro Bowls
- 9
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Dan Marino came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
242 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 145 career approximate value
- Games played
- 242
- Seasons as a starter
- 16
- Career approximate value
- 1451st among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 145100% of career value
- Final season
- 199916 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Dan Marino.
Nebraska
USC · 3× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M-Kingsville · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Arizona State
Pittsburgh in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#11
Tim Lewis
DB · GB
Pittsburgh
#132
Bryan Thomas
RB · GB
Pittsburgh
#149
Dave Puzzuoli
NT · CLE
Pittsburgh
#160
Ron Sams
C · GB
Pittsburgh
#201
Rich Kraynak
LB · PHI
Pittsburgh
#230
Rob Fada
G · CHI
Pittsburgh
#320
Julius Dawkins
WR · BUF
Pittsburgh
Other QB picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dan Marino in the 1983 NFL Draft
Dan Marino is a Quarterback out of Pittsburgh selected No. 27 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1983 NFL Draft. 242 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 145 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Dan Marino drafted?
Dan Marino was selected No. 27 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/dan-marino.
What college did Dan Marino play for?
Dan Marino played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Dan Marino's NFL career turn out?
242 regular-season games · 16 seasons as a starter · 145 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/dan-marino.