Ron Sams was drafted No. 160 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #160
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 15
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 483rd at Pittsburgh
The pick
How Ron Sams came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 15
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 483rd among Pittsburgh picks
- Final season
- 19841 years after the draft
Around pick 160
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Sams.
New Hampshire
Tennessee State
Abilene Christian
Pittsburgh in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#11
Tim Lewis
DB · GB
Pittsburgh
#27
Dan Marino
QB · MIA
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#132
Bryan Thomas
RB · GB
Pittsburgh
#149
Dave Puzzuoli
NT · CLE
Pittsburgh
#201
Rich Kraynak
LB · PHI
Pittsburgh
#230
Rob Fada
G · CHI
Pittsburgh
#320
Julius Dawkins
WR · BUF
Pittsburgh
Other C picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Sams in the 1983 NFL Draft
Ron Sams is a Center out of Pittsburgh selected No. 160 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Ron Sams drafted?
Ron Sams was selected No. 160 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/ron-sams.
What college did Ron Sams play for?
Ron Sams played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Ron Sams's NFL career turn out?
15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/ron-sams.