Wes Hopkins was drafted No. 35 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1983 NFL Draft out of SMU. 137 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #35
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 137
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 557th at SMU
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Wes Hopkins came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
SMU
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
137 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Games played
- 137
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 557th among SMU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 55100% of career value
- Final season
- 199310 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 35
Who came off the board on either side of Wes Hopkins.
Arizona State
Georgia Tech
North Carolina
LSU · 2× Pro Bowl
SMU in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wes Hopkins in the 1983 NFL Draft
Wes Hopkins is a Defensive back out of SMU selected No. 35 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1983 NFL Draft. 137 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value SMU has produced 55 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 Wes Hopkins drafted?
Wes Hopkins was selected No. 35 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/wes-hopkins.
What college did Wes Hopkins play for?
Wes Hopkins played college football at SMU in the ACC. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Wes Hopkins's NFL career turn out?
137 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/wes-hopkins.