Dave Drechsler was drafted No. 48 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #48
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 32
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1072nd at North Carolina
The pick
How Dave Drechsler came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1072nd among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10100% of career value
- Final season
- 19841 years after the draft
Around pick 48
Who came off the board on either side of Dave Drechsler.
East Carolina
Tennessee
Nebraska · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Oregon
North Carolina in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dave Drechsler in the 1983 NFL Draft
Dave Drechsler is a Guard out of North Carolina selected No. 48 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Dave Drechsler drafted?
Dave Drechsler was selected No. 48 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/dave-drechsler.
What college did Dave Drechsler play for?
Dave Drechsler played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Dave Drechsler's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/dave-drechsler.