Lawrence Ricks was drafted No. 220 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 17 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #220
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 17
The pick
How Lawrence Ricks came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
17 regular-season games
- Games played
- 17
- Final season
- 19841 years after the draft
Around pick 220
Who came off the board on either side of Lawrence Ricks.
Iowa · 2× Pro Bowl
Illinois College
Stanford
Michigan in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lawrence Ricks in the 1983 NFL Draft
Lawrence Ricks is a Running back out of Michigan selected No. 220 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1983 NFL Draft. 17 regular-season games 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 Lawrence Ricks drafted?
Lawrence Ricks was selected No. 220 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/lawrence-ricks.
What college did Lawrence Ricks play for?
Lawrence Ricks 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 Lawrence Ricks's NFL career turn out?
17 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/lawrence-ricks.