Tim Spencer was drafted No. 307 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 78 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #307
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 78
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 14108th at Ohio State
The pick
How Tim Spencer came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
78 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 78
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 14108th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14100% of career value
- Final season
- 19907 years after the draft
Around pick 307
Who came off the board on either side of Tim Spencer.
Michigan State
Texas Southern
Alabama
Ohio State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB · DAL · 2016
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#21
Robert Smith
RB · MIN · 1993
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#10
Keith Byars
RB · PHI · 1986
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#57
Carlos Hyde
RB · SF · 2014
Ohio State
#55
J.K. Dobbins
RB · BAL · 2020
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tim Spencer in the 1983 NFL Draft
Tim Spencer is a Running back out of Ohio State selected No. 307 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 78 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Tim Spencer drafted?
Tim Spencer was selected No. 307 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/tim-spencer.
What college did Tim Spencer play for?
Tim Spencer played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Tim Spencer's NFL career turn out?
78 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/tim-spencer.