Rickey Bolden was drafted No. 96 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1984 NFL Draft out of SMU. 62 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #96
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 62
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1419th at SMU
The pick
How Rickey Bolden came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
SMU
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
62 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 62
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1419th among SMU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14100% of career value
- Final season
- 19895 years after the draft
Around pick 96
Who came off the board on either side of Rickey Bolden.
LSU
Illinois College
Iowa · 1× Pro Bowl
Louisville
SMU in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rickey Bolden in the 1984 NFL Draft
Rickey Bolden is a Offensive tackle out of SMU selected No. 96 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1984 NFL Draft. 62 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value SMU has produced 55 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 Rickey Bolden drafted?
Rickey Bolden was selected No. 96 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/rickey-bolden.
What college did Rickey Bolden play for?
Rickey Bolden played college football at SMU in the ACC. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Rickey Bolden's NFL career turn out?
62 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/rickey-bolden.