Dean May was drafted No. 138 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 5 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #138
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 5
The pick
How Dean May came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
5 regular-season games
- Games played
- 5
- Final season
- 19873 years after the draft
Around pick 138
Who came off the board on either side of Dean May.
Youngstown State
Iowa
Texas A&M
Baylor
Louisville in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Lamar Jackson
QB · BAL · 2018
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#32
Teddy Bridgewater
QB · MIN · 2014
Louisville · 1× Pro Bowl
#75
Chris Redman
QB · BAL · 2000
Louisville
#40
Tyler Shough
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Louisville
#34
Browning Nagle
QB · NYJ · 1991
Louisville
#88
Dave Ragone
QB · HOU · 2003
Louisville
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dean May in the 1984 NFL Draft
Dean May is a Quarterback out of Louisville selected No. 138 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1984 NFL Draft. 5 regular-season games Louisville has produced 95 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 Dean May drafted?
Dean May was selected No. 138 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/dean-may.
What college did Dean May play for?
Dean May played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Dean May's NFL career turn out?
5 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/dean-may.