Sam Merriman was drafted No. 177 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Idaho. 71 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #177
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 71
- Career AV
- 612th at Idaho
The pick
How Sam Merriman came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Idaho
Big Sky at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
71 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 71
- Career approximate value
- 612th among Idaho picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 177
Who came off the board on either side of Sam Merriman.
SMU
Miami
NC State
Other LB picks from Idaho
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sam Merriman in the 1983 NFL Draft
Sam Merriman is a Linebacker out of Idaho selected No. 177 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1983 NFL Draft. 71 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Idaho has produced 25 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 Sam Merriman drafted?
Sam Merriman was selected No. 177 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/sam-merriman.
What college did Sam Merriman play for?
Sam Merriman played college football at Idaho in the Big Sky. See every Idaho draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/idaho-vandals.
How did Sam Merriman's NFL career turn out?
71 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/sam-merriman.