Dave Rimington was drafted No. 25 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 86 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #25
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 86
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3927th at Nebraska
The pick
How Dave Rimington came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
86 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 86
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3927th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3385% of career value
- Final season
- 19896 years after the draft
Around pick 25
Who came off the board on either side of Dave Rimington.
Arizona State
UC Davis · 2× Pro Bowl
USC · 3× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Nebraska in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dave Rimington in the 1983 NFL Draft
Dave Rimington is a Center out of Nebraska selected No. 25 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft. 86 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Rimington drafted?
Dave Rimington was selected No. 25 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/dave-rimington.
What college did Dave Rimington play for?
Dave Rimington played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Dave Rimington's NFL career turn out?
86 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/dave-rimington.