Don Bailey was drafted No. 283 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Miami. 20 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #283
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 20
- Career AV
- 2164th at Miami
The pick
How Don Bailey came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
20 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 20
- Career approximate value
- 2164th among Miami picks
- Final season
- 19852 years after the draft
Around pick 283
Who came off the board on either side of Don Bailey.
Tennessee
Clemson
South Carolina State
Washington State
Miami in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Don Bailey in the 1983 NFL Draft
Don Bailey is a Center out of Miami selected No. 283 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft. 20 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Don Bailey drafted?
Don Bailey was selected No. 283 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/don-bailey.
What college did Don Bailey play for?
Don Bailey played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Don Bailey's NFL career turn out?
20 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/don-bailey.