Lionel Washington was drafted No. 103 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Tulane. 204 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #103
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 204
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 532nd at Tulane
The pick
How Lionel Washington came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Tulane
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
204 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Games played
- 204
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 532nd among Tulane picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1223% of career value
- Final season
- 199714 years after the draft
Around pick 103
Who came off the board on either side of Lionel Washington.
Clemson · 2× Pro Bowl
Southern Illinois
Tennessee
California
Other DB picks from Tulane
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lionel Washington in the 1983 NFL Draft
Lionel Washington is a Defensive back out of Tulane selected No. 103 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1983 NFL Draft. 204 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Tulane has produced 49 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 Lionel Washington drafted?
Lionel Washington was selected No. 103 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/lionel-washington.
What college did Lionel Washington play for?
Lionel Washington played college football at Tulane in the American. See every Tulane draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulane-green-wave.
How did Lionel Washington's NFL career turn out?
204 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/lionel-washington.