Henry Ellard was drafted No. 32 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 228 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #32
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 228
- Years as starter
- 14
- Career AV
- 972nd at Fresno State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Henry Ellard came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
228 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value
- Games played
- 228
- Seasons as a starter
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 972nd among Fresno State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7072% of career value
- Final season
- 199815 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 32
Who came off the board on either side of Henry Ellard.
California
Miami
Arizona State
Georgia Tech
Other WR picks from Fresno State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Davante Adams
WR · GB · 2014
Fresno State · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#78
Bernard Berrian
WR · CHI · 2004
Fresno State
#83
Stephen Baker
WR · NYG · 1987
Fresno State
#114
Charlie Jones
WR · LAC · 1996
Fresno State
#139
David Dunn
WR · CIN · 1995
Fresno State
#244
Tony Woodruff
WR · PHI · 1982
Fresno State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Henry Ellard in the 1983 NFL Draft
Henry Ellard is a Wide receiver out of Fresno State selected No. 32 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1983 NFL Draft. 228 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value Fresno State has produced 72 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Henry Ellard drafted?
Henry Ellard was selected No. 32 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/henry-ellard.
What college did Henry Ellard play for?
Henry Ellard played college football at Fresno State in the Mountain West. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did Henry Ellard's NFL career turn out?
228 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/henry-ellard.