Jerry Gray was drafted No. 21 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Texas. 134 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 134
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 619th at Texas
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Jerry Gray came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Texas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
134 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Games played
- 134
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 619th among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5489% of career value
- Final season
- 19938 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Jerry Gray.
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Clemson
Florida State
Texas in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jerry Gray in the 1985 NFL Draft
Jerry Gray is a Defensive back out of Texas selected No. 21 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1985 NFL Draft. 134 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 Jerry Gray drafted?
Jerry Gray was selected No. 21 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/jerry-gray.
What college did Jerry Gray play for?
Jerry Gray played college football at Texas in the SEC. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Jerry Gray's NFL career turn out?
134 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/jerry-gray.