Steve Bird was drafted No. 130 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Eastern Kentucky. 23 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #130
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 23
The pick
How Steve Bird came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
23 regular-season games
- Games played
- 23
- Final season
- 19841 years after the draft
Around pick 130
Who came off the board on either side of Steve Bird.
Iowa
Miami
Pittsburgh
Other WR picks from Eastern Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Steve Bird in the 1983 NFL Draft
Steve Bird is a Wide receiver out of Eastern Kentucky selected No. 130 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1983 NFL Draft. 23 regular-season games Eastern Kentucky has produced 23 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Steve Bird drafted?
Steve Bird was selected No. 130 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/steve-bird.
What college did Steve Bird play for?
Steve Bird played college football at Eastern Kentucky in the United Athletic Conference. See every Eastern Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-kentucky-colonels.
How did Steve Bird's NFL career turn out?
23 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/steve-bird.