Martin Bayless was drafted No. 101 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Bowling Green. 192 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #101
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 192
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 451st at Bowling Green
The pick
How Martin Bayless came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Bowling Green
MAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
192 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 192
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 451st among Bowling Green picks
- Final season
- 199612 years after the draft
Around pick 101
Who came off the board on either side of Martin Bayless.
UConn
Utah State
Elon
Mississippi State
Bowling Green in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Bowling Green
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Martin Bayless in the 1984 NFL Draft
Martin Bayless is a Defensive back out of Bowling Green selected No. 101 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1984 NFL Draft. 192 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Bowling Green has produced 19 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 Martin Bayless drafted?
Martin Bayless was selected No. 101 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/martin-bayless.
What college did Martin Bayless play for?
Martin Bayless played college football at Bowling Green in the MAC. See every Bowling Green draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/bowling-green-falcons.
How did Martin Bayless's NFL career turn out?
192 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/martin-bayless.