John Samuelson was drafted No. 212 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Azusa Pacific. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #212
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How John Samuelson came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- 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 212
Who came off the board on either side of John Samuelson.
Purdue
Auburn
Georgia
Miami
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Samuelson in the 1983 NFL Draft
John Samuelson is a Linebacker out of Azusa Pacific selected No. 212 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Azusa Pacific has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Samuelson drafted?
John Samuelson was selected No. 212 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/john-samuelson.
What college did John Samuelson play for?
John Samuelson played college football at Azusa Pacific in the So. Cal.. See every Azusa Pacific draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/azusa-pacific-cougars.
How did John Samuelson'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-samuelson.