Dave Duerson was drafted No. 64 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 160 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #64
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 160
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 5816th at Notre Dame
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Dave Duerson came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
160 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 160
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 5816th among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5391% of career value
- Final season
- 199310 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 64
Who came off the board on either side of Dave Duerson.
Mississippi State
Nebraska
Maryland
Clemson
Notre Dame in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Harrison Smith
DB · MIN · 2012
Notre Dame · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#41
Dave Waymer
DB · NO · 1980
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#5
Todd Lyght
DB · LAR · 1991
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#50
Bobby Taylor
DB · PHI · 1995
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#85
Allen Rossum
DB · PHI · 1998
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#27
Jeff Burris
DB · BUF · 1994
Notre Dame
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dave Duerson in the 1983 NFL Draft
Dave Duerson is a Defensive back out of Notre Dame selected No. 64 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft. 160 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 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 Duerson drafted?
Dave Duerson was selected No. 64 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/dave-duerson.
What college did Dave Duerson play for?
Dave Duerson played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Dave Duerson's NFL career turn out?
160 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/dave-duerson.