Freddie Joe Nunn was drafted No. 18 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 157 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 157
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 499th at Ole Miss
The pick
How Freddie Joe Nunn came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Ole Miss
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
157 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 157
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 499th among Ole Miss picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4796% of career value
- Final season
- 199611 years after the draft
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Freddie Joe Nunn.
Mississippi Valley State · Hall of Fame · 10× All-Pro · 13× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Ole Miss in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Ole Miss
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Freddie Joe Nunn in the 1985 NFL Draft
Freddie Joe Nunn is a Defensive end out of Ole Miss selected No. 18 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1985 NFL Draft. 157 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Ole Miss has produced 116 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 Freddie Joe Nunn drafted?
Freddie Joe Nunn was selected No. 18 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/freddie-joe-nunn.
What college did Freddie Joe Nunn play for?
Freddie Joe Nunn played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.
How did Freddie Joe Nunn's NFL career turn out?
157 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/freddie-joe-nunn.