Eric Dickerson was drafted No. 2 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1983 NFL Draft out of SMU. 146 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 92 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 146
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 921st at SMU
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 5
The pick
How Eric Dickerson came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
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SMU
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
146 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 92 career approximate value
- Games played
- 146
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 921st among SMU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4852% of career value
- Final season
- 199310 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Dickerson.
Stanford · Hall of Fame · 9× Pro Bowl
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
Northwestern · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
SMU in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Dickerson in the 1983 NFL Draft
Eric Dickerson is a Running back out of SMU selected No. 2 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1983 NFL Draft. 146 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 92 career approximate value SMU has produced 55 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 Eric Dickerson drafted?
Eric Dickerson was selected No. 2 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/eric-dickerson.
What college did Eric Dickerson play for?
Eric Dickerson played college football at SMU in the ACC. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Eric Dickerson's NFL career turn out?
146 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 92 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/eric-dickerson.