Ronnie Lippett was drafted No. 214 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Miami. 122 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #214
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 122
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4445th at Miami
The pick
How Ronnie Lippett came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
122 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Games played
- 122
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4445th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 44100% of career value
- Final season
- 19918 years after the draft
Around pick 214
Who came off the board on either side of Ronnie Lippett.
Georgia
Boise State
Miami in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#57
Devin Hester
DB · CHI · 2006
Miami · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#8
Antrel Rolle
DB · ARI · 2005
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#24
Brandon Meriweather
DB · NE · 2007
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#5
Sean Taylor
DB · WAS · 2004
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#28
Darryl Williams
DB · CIN · 1992
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ronnie Lippett in the 1983 NFL Draft
Ronnie Lippett is a Defensive back out of Miami selected No. 214 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft. 122 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Ronnie Lippett drafted?
Ronnie Lippett was selected No. 214 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/ronnie-lippett.
What college did Ronnie Lippett play for?
Ronnie Lippett played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Ronnie Lippett's NFL career turn out?
122 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/ronnie-lippett.