Davlin Mullen was drafted No. 217 overall by the New York Jets in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Western Kentucky. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #217
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 42
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 54th at Western Kentucky
The pick
How Davlin Mullen came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 42
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 54th among Western Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5100% of career value
- Final season
- 19863 years after the draft
Around pick 217
Who came off the board on either side of Davlin Mullen.
Boise State
Michigan
Iowa · 2× Pro Bowl
Other DB picks from Western Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Davlin Mullen in the 1983 NFL Draft
Davlin Mullen is a Defensive back out of Western Kentucky selected No. 217 overall by the New York Jets in the 1983 NFL Draft. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Western Kentucky has produced 26 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 Davlin Mullen drafted?
Davlin Mullen was selected No. 217 overall by the New York Jets in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/davlin-mullen.
What college did Davlin Mullen play for?
Davlin Mullen played college football at Western Kentucky in the Conference USA. See every Western Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-kentucky-hilltoppers.
How did Davlin Mullen's NFL career turn out?
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/davlin-mullen.