Gabe Rivera was drafted No. 21 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 6 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 6
- Career AV
- 147th at Texas Tech
The pick
How Gabe Rivera came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
Texas Tech
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
6 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 147th among Texas Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19830 years after the draft
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Gabe Rivera.
USC · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Arkansas · 1× Pro Bowl
San José State · 2× Pro Bowl
Arizona State
Texas Tech in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gabe Rivera in the 1983 NFL Draft
Gabe Rivera is a Nose tackle out of Texas Tech selected No. 21 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Texas Tech has produced 89 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 Gabe Rivera drafted?
Gabe Rivera was selected No. 21 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/gabe-rivera.
What college did Gabe Rivera play for?
Gabe Rivera played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.
How did Gabe Rivera's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/gabe-rivera.