John Dorsey was drafted No. 99 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of UConn. 76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #99
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 76
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1114th at UConn
The pick
How John Dorsey came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
UConn
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 76
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1114th among UConn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 19884 years after the draft
Around pick 99
Who came off the board on either side of John Dorsey.
Iowa · 1× Pro Bowl
Louisville
Utah State
Bowling Green
Other LB picks from UConn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Dorsey in the 1984 NFL Draft
John Dorsey is a Linebacker out of UConn selected No. 99 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value UConn has produced 37 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 John Dorsey drafted?
John Dorsey was selected No. 99 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/john-dorsey.
What college did John Dorsey play for?
John Dorsey played college football at UConn in the FBS Ind.. See every UConn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/uconn-huskies.
How did John Dorsey's NFL career turn out?
76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/john-dorsey.