Darryl Talley was drafted No. 39 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1983 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 216 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #39
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 216
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 731st at West Virginia
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Darryl Talley came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
216 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value
- Games played
- 216
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 731st among West Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6792% of career value
- Final season
- 199613 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 39
Who came off the board on either side of Darryl Talley.
LSU · 2× Pro Bowl
Arkansas
Michigan
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
West Virginia in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from West Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darryl Talley in the 1983 NFL Draft
Darryl Talley is a Linebacker out of West Virginia selected No. 39 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1983 NFL Draft. 216 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value West Virginia has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Darryl Talley drafted?
Darryl Talley was selected No. 39 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/darryl-talley.
What college did Darryl Talley play for?
Darryl Talley played college football at West Virginia in the Big 12. See every West Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-virginia-mountaineers.
How did Darryl Talley's NFL career turn out?
216 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/darryl-talley.