Dave Puzzuoli was drafted No. 149 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 76 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #149
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 76
- Career AV
- 773rd at Pittsburgh
The pick
How Dave Puzzuoli came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
76 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 76
- Career approximate value
- 773rd among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 149
Who came off the board on either side of Dave Puzzuoli.
Northwestern State
Texas Southern
Alabama A&M
TCU
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
#27
Dan Marino
QB · MIA
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#132
Bryan Thomas
RB · GB
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 NT picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dave Puzzuoli in the 1983 NFL Draft
Dave Puzzuoli is a Nose tackle out of Pittsburgh selected No. 149 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1983 NFL Draft. 76 regular-season games · 7 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 Dave Puzzuoli drafted?
Dave Puzzuoli was selected No. 149 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/dave-puzzuoli.
What college did Dave Puzzuoli play for?
Dave Puzzuoli 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 Dave Puzzuoli's NFL career turn out?
76 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/dave-puzzuoli.