Jimbo Covert was drafted No. 6 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 111 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 111
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 5718th at Pittsburgh
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Jimbo Covert came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
111 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Games played
- 111
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 5718th among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 57100% of career value
- Final season
- 19907 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Jimbo Covert.
Northwestern · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Arkansas
Penn State
Mississippi State
Pittsburgh in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Pittsburgh
#27
Dan Marino
QB · MIA
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#132
Bryan Thomas
RB · GB
Pittsburgh
#149
Dave Puzzuoli
NT · CLE
Pittsburgh
#160
Ron Sams
C · GB
Pittsburgh
#201
Rich Kraynak
LB · PHI
Pittsburgh
#230
Rob Fada
G · CHI
Pittsburgh
#320
Julius Dawkins
WR · BUF
Pittsburgh
Other T picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jimbo Covert in the 1983 NFL Draft
Jimbo Covert is a Offensive tackle out of Pittsburgh selected No. 6 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft. 111 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Jimbo Covert drafted?
Jimbo Covert was selected No. 6 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jimbo-covert.
What college did Jimbo Covert play for?
Jimbo Covert played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Jimbo Covert's NFL career turn out?
111 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jimbo-covert.