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1983 NFL Draft · Rd 6 · #147 overall

Victor Oatis Northwestern State Draft

Victor Oatis was drafted No. 147 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Northwestern State. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Overall pick
#147
Round
6
Draft class
1983
NFL games
9
Career AV
117th at Northwestern State

The pick

How Victor Oatis came off the board in 1983.

Drafted by

Philadelphia Eagles

Rd 6 · #147 overall · NFC East

Full 1983 draft class (335 picks)
Position
Wide receiver WR
College
Northwestern State Southland at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Games played
9
Career approximate value
117th among Northwestern State picks
Final season
19830 years after the draft

Around pick 147

Who came off the board on either side of Victor Oatis.

#145 Tim Stracka TE · CLE Wisconsin #146 Ellis Gardner T · KC Georgia Tech #148 Gene Branton WR · TB Texas Southern #149 Dave Puzzuoli NT · CLE Pittsburgh

Other WR picks from Northwestern State

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

#52 Mark Duper WR · MIA · 1982 Northwestern State · 3× Pro Bowl #159 Floyd Turner WR · NO · 1989 Northwestern State #112 Odessa Turner WR · NYG · 1987 Northwestern State #292 Al Edwards WR · BUF · 1990 Northwestern State #170 Patrick Palmer WR · WAS · 1998 Northwestern State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Victor Oatis in the 1983 NFL Draft

Victor Oatis is a Wide receiver out of Northwestern State selected No. 147 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1983 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Northwestern State has produced 20 NFL draft picks since 1981.

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 Victor Oatis drafted?

Victor Oatis was selected No. 147 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/victor-oatis.

What college did Victor Oatis play for?

Victor Oatis played college football at Northwestern State in the Southland. See every Northwestern State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-state-demons.

How did Victor Oatis's NFL career turn out?

9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/victor-oatis.