Boomer Esiason was drafted No. 38 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 106 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #38
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 187
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 1061st at Maryland
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Boomer Esiason came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 106 career approximate value
- Games played
- 187
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1061st among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8883% of career value
- Final season
- 199713 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 38
Who came off the board on either side of Boomer Esiason.
Oklahoma
Pittsburgh
Miami
Colorado College
Maryland in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Boomer Esiason in the 1984 NFL Draft
Boomer Esiason is a Quarterback out of Maryland selected No. 38 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984 NFL Draft. 187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 106 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Boomer Esiason drafted?
Boomer Esiason was selected No. 38 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/boomer-esiason.
What college did Boomer Esiason play for?
Boomer Esiason played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Boomer Esiason's NFL career turn out?
187 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 106 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/boomer-esiason.