Leo Barker was drafted No. 177 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984 NFL Draft out of New Mexico State. 122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #177
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 122
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 134th at New Mexico State
The pick
How Leo Barker came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 122
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 134th among New Mexico State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13100% of career value
- Final season
- 19917 years after the draft
Around pick 177
Who came off the board on either side of Leo Barker.
UNLV
Penn State
New Mexico
Central Arkansas
New Mexico State in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from New Mexico State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leo Barker in the 1984 NFL Draft
Leo Barker is a Linebacker out of New Mexico State selected No. 177 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984 NFL Draft. 122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value New Mexico State has produced 20 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Leo Barker drafted?
Leo Barker was selected No. 177 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/leo-barker.
What college did Leo Barker play for?
Leo Barker played college football at New Mexico State in the Conference USA. See every New Mexico State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/new-mexico-state-aggies.
How did Leo Barker's NFL career turn out?
122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/leo-barker.