Ernest Anderson was drafted No. 74 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #74
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1984
The pick
How Ernest Anderson came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1984 classAround pick 74
Who came off the board on either side of Ernest Anderson.
Auburn
Georgia · 5× Pro Bowl
Oregon
New Mexico State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma State in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Oklahoma State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Oklahoma State · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
#40
Thurman Thomas
RB · BUF · 1988
Oklahoma State · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#249
Chris Carson
RB · SEA · 2017
Oklahoma State
#126
Chuba Hubbard
RB · CAR · 2021
Oklahoma State
#41
Tatum Bell
RB · DEN · 2004
Oklahoma State
#113
Justice Hill
RB · BAL · 2019
Oklahoma State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ernest Anderson in the 1984 NFL Draft
Ernest Anderson is a Running back out of Oklahoma State selected No. 74 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Oklahoma State has produced 84 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 Ernest Anderson drafted?
Ernest Anderson was selected No. 74 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/ernest-anderson.
What college did Ernest Anderson play for?
Ernest Anderson played college football at Oklahoma State in the Big 12. See every Oklahoma State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-state-cowboys.
How did Ernest Anderson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/ernest-anderson.