John Salley was drafted No. 295 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Wyoming. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #295
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How John Salley came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- 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 295
Who came off the board on either side of John Salley.
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Wyoming in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Salley in the 1983 NFL Draft
John Salley is a Defensive back out of Wyoming selected No. 295 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Wyoming has produced 40 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 John Salley drafted?
John Salley was selected No. 295 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/john-salley.
What college did John Salley play for?
John Salley played college football at Wyoming in the Mountain West. See every Wyoming draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wyoming-cowboys.
How did John Salley's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/john-salley.