Jay Schroeder was drafted No. 83 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1984 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 118 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #83
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 118
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 6114th at UCLA
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jay Schroeder came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
118 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Games played
- 118
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 6114th among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2439% of career value
- Final season
- 199410 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 83
Who came off the board on either side of Jay Schroeder.
USC
Miami
Pittsburgh
Tennessee
UCLA in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jay Schroeder in the 1984 NFL Draft
Jay Schroeder is a Quarterback out of UCLA selected No. 83 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1984 NFL Draft. 118 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 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 Jay Schroeder drafted?
Jay Schroeder was selected No. 83 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/jay-schroeder.
What college did Jay Schroeder play for?
Jay Schroeder played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Jay Schroeder's NFL career turn out?
118 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/jay-schroeder.