Ricky Hunley was drafted No. 7 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #7
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 91
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1828th at Arizona
The pick
How Ricky Hunley came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Arizona
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 91
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1828th among Arizona picks
- Final season
- 19906 years after the draft
Around pick 7
Who came off the board on either side of Ricky Hunley.
Pittsburgh · 2× Pro Bowl
Texas
Vanderbilt
Oklahoma
Arizona in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ricky Hunley in the 1984 NFL Draft
Ricky Hunley is a Linebacker out of Arizona selected No. 7 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984 NFL Draft. 91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 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 Ricky Hunley drafted?
Ricky Hunley was selected No. 7 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/ricky-hunley.
What college did Ricky Hunley play for?
Ricky Hunley played college football at Arizona in the Big 12. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Ricky Hunley's NFL career turn out?
91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/ricky-hunley.