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1983 NFL Draft · Rd 10 · #275 overall

Roosevelt Straughter UL Monroe Draft

Roosevelt Straughter was drafted No. 275 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of UL Monroe. No regular-season snaps on record.

Overall pick
#275
Round
10
Draft class
1983

The pick

How Roosevelt Straughter came off the board in 1983.

Drafted by

Pittsburgh Steelers

Rd 10 · #275 overall · AFC North

Full 1983 draft class (335 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
UL Monroe Sun Belt at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

No regular-season snaps on record.

No regular-season career on record yet.

Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.

See the rest of the 1983 class

Around pick 275

Who came off the board on either side of Roosevelt Straughter.

#273 Eric Moran T · DAL Washington #274 Dan Fike G · NYJ Florida #276 Tim Krumrie NT · CIN Wisconsin · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl #277 Mervyn Fernandez WR · LV San José State

Other DB picks from UL Monroe

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#110 Larry Whigham DB · SEA · 1994 UL Monroe · 2× Pro Bowl #181 Chris Harris DB · CHI · 2005 UL Monroe #167 Kevin Payne DB · CHI · 2007 UL Monroe #162 Pat Dennis DB · KC · 2000 UL Monroe #204 Vic Minor DB · SEA · 1980 UL Monroe #173 Trey Caldwell DB · CLE · 2016 UL Monroe

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Roosevelt Straughter in the 1983 NFL Draft

Roosevelt Straughter is a Defensive back out of UL Monroe selected No. 275 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. UL Monroe has produced 28 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Roosevelt Straughter drafted?

Roosevelt Straughter was selected No. 275 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/roosevelt-straughter.

What college did Roosevelt Straughter play for?

Roosevelt Straughter played college football at UL Monroe in the Sun Belt. See every UL Monroe draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ul-monroe-warhawks.

How did Roosevelt Straughter's NFL career turn out?

No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/roosevelt-straughter.