Richard Dent was drafted No. 203 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Tennessee State. 203 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #203
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 203
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 981st at Tennessee State
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Richard Dent came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
203 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value
- Games played
- 203
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 981st among Tennessee State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9698% of career value
- Final season
- 199714 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 203
Who came off the board on either side of Richard Dent.
Pittsburgh
Texas A&M · 2× Pro Bowl
UCLA
Clemson
Tennessee State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Tennessee State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Richard Dent in the 1983 NFL Draft
Richard Dent is a Defensive end out of Tennessee State selected No. 203 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft. 203 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value Tennessee State has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Richard Dent drafted?
Richard Dent was selected No. 203 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/richard-dent.
What college did Richard Dent play for?
Richard Dent played college football at Tennessee State in the OVC-Big South. See every Tennessee State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-state-tigers.
How did Richard Dent's NFL career turn out?
203 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/richard-dent.