Gary Moten was drafted No. 175 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of SMU. 7 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #175
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 7
The pick
How Gary Moten came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
SMU
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
7 regular-season games
- Games played
- 7
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 175
Who came off the board on either side of Gary Moten.
San José State
Hawai'i
Miami
Idaho
SMU in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gary Moten in the 1983 NFL Draft
Gary Moten is a Linebacker out of SMU selected No. 175 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 7 regular-season games 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 Gary Moten drafted?
Gary Moten was selected No. 175 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/gary-moten.
What college did Gary Moten play for?
Gary Moten 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 Gary Moten's NFL career turn out?
7 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/gary-moten.