Kevin Potter was drafted No. 226 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #226
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 9
- Career AV
- 161st at Missouri
The pick
How Kevin Potter came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Missouri
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 161st among Missouri picks
- Final season
- 19841 years after the draft
Around pick 226
Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Potter.
Minnesota
Hawai'i
Boston College
San José State
Missouri in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Missouri
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Missouri · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#63
Erik McMillan
DB · NYJ · 1988
Missouri · 2× Pro Bowl
#55
William Moore
DB · ATL · 2009
Missouri · 1× Pro Bowl
#144
Johnnie Poe
DB · NO · 1981
Missouri
#173
Ron Fellows
DB · DAL · 1981
Missouri
#115
Demetrious Johnson
DB · DET
Missouri
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kevin Potter in the 1983 NFL Draft
Kevin Potter is a Defensive back out of Missouri selected No. 226 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Missouri has produced 108 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 Kevin Potter drafted?
Kevin Potter was selected No. 226 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/kevin-potter.
What college did Kevin Potter play for?
Kevin Potter played college football at Missouri in the SEC. See every Missouri draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/missouri-tigers.
How did Kevin Potter's NFL career turn out?
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/kevin-potter.