Shaun Gayle was drafted No. 271 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 160 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #271
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 160
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4541st at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Shaun Gayle came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
160 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 160
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4541st among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3987% of career value
- Final season
- 199511 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 271
Who came off the board on either side of Shaun Gayle.
Indiana
Tennessee
Texas
Louisiana Tech
Ohio State in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Malcolm Jenkins
DB · NO · 2009
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#23
Antoine Winfield
DB · BUF · 1999
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Donte Whitner
DB · BUF · 2006
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Nate Clements
DB · BUF · 2001
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#3
Shawn Springs
DB · SEA · 1997
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#95
Todd Bell
DB · CHI · 1981
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Shaun Gayle in the 1984 NFL Draft
Shaun Gayle is a Defensive back out of Ohio State selected No. 271 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1984 NFL Draft. 160 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Shaun Gayle drafted?
Shaun Gayle was selected No. 271 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/shaun-gayle.
What college did Shaun Gayle play for?
Shaun Gayle played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Shaun Gayle's NFL career turn out?
160 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/shaun-gayle.