Jesse Sapolu was drafted No. 289 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Hawai'i. 182 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #289
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 182
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 791st at Hawai'i
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Jesse Sapolu came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Center C
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
182 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
- Games played
- 182
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 791st among Hawai'i picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 79100% of career value
- Final season
- 199714 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 289
Who came off the board on either side of Jesse Sapolu.
North Carolina Central
Carson Newman
Clemson
Rice
Hawai'i in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Hawai'i
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jesse Sapolu in the 1983 NFL Draft
Jesse Sapolu is a Center out of Hawai'i selected No. 289 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 182 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value Hawai'i has produced 57 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 Jesse Sapolu drafted?
Jesse Sapolu was selected No. 289 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jesse-sapolu.
What college did Jesse Sapolu play for?
Jesse Sapolu played college football at Hawai'i in the Mountain West. See every Hawai'i draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hawai-i-rainbow-warriors.
How did Jesse Sapolu's NFL career turn out?
182 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jesse-sapolu.