Jeff Merrell was drafted No. 259 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #259
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How Jeff Merrell came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1983 classAround pick 259
Who came off the board on either side of Jeff Merrell.
Wisconsin
Jackson State
Louisville
Penn State
Nebraska in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jeff Merrell in the 1983 NFL Draft
Jeff Merrell is a Defensive tackle out of Nebraska selected No. 259 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Nebraska has produced 203 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 Jeff Merrell drafted?
Jeff Merrell was selected No. 259 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jeff-merrell.
What college did Jeff Merrell play for?
Jeff Merrell played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Jeff Merrell's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jeff-merrell.