Keith Bostic was drafted No. 42 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 96 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 96
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3444th at Michigan
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Keith Bostic came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
96 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 96
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3444th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 34100% of career value
- Final season
- 19907 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Keith Bostic.
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
LSU
Baylor
Michigan in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michigan · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#23
Ty Law
DB · NE · 1995
Michigan · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#131
Mike Harden
DB · DEN · 1980
Michigan
#18
Leon Hall
DB · CIN · 2007
Michigan
#110
Corwin Brown
DB · NE · 1993
Michigan
#29
Marlin Jackson
DB · IND · 2005
Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keith Bostic in the 1983 NFL Draft
Keith Bostic is a Defensive back out of Michigan selected No. 42 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 96 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Keith Bostic drafted?
Keith Bostic was selected No. 42 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/keith-bostic.
What college did Keith Bostic play for?
Keith Bostic played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Keith Bostic's NFL career turn out?
96 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/keith-bostic.