John Tice was drafted No. 65 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 134 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #65
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 134
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 1245th at Maryland
The pick
How John Tice came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
134 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 134
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 1245th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12100% of career value
- Final season
- 19929 years after the draft
Around pick 65
Who came off the board on either side of John Tice.
Nebraska
Notre Dame · 4× Pro Bowl
Clemson
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
Maryland in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Tice in the 1983 NFL Draft
John Tice is a Tight end out of Maryland selected No. 65 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1983 NFL Draft. 134 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Tice drafted?
John Tice was selected No. 65 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/john-tice.
What college did John Tice play for?
John Tice played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did John Tice's NFL career turn out?
134 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/john-tice.