John Rade was drafted No. 215 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Boise State. 122 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #215
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 122
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 406th at Boise State
The pick
How John Rade came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
122 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 122
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 406th among Boise State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 40100% of career value
- Final season
- 19918 years after the draft
Around pick 215
Who came off the board on either side of John Rade.
Georgia
Miami
Western Kentucky
Boise State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Boise State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Rade in the 1983 NFL Draft
John Rade is a Linebacker out of Boise State selected No. 215 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983 NFL Draft. 122 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Boise State has produced 59 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 John Rade drafted?
John Rade was selected No. 215 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/john-rade.
What college did John Rade play for?
John Rade played college football at Boise State in the Mountain West. See every Boise State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boise-state-broncos.
How did John Rade's NFL career turn out?
122 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/john-rade.