Owen Gill was drafted No. 53 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #53
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 32
- Career AV
- 487th at Iowa
The pick
How Owen Gill came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Career approximate value
- 487th among Iowa picks
- Final season
- 19872 years after the draft
Around pick 53
Who came off the board on either side of Owen Gill.
Wisconsin
Central Michigan
Houston
LSU
Iowa in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Owen Gill in the 1985 NFL Draft
Owen Gill is a Running back out of Iowa selected No. 53 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1985 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Owen Gill drafted?
Owen Gill was selected No. 53 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/owen-gill.
What college did Owen Gill play for?
Owen Gill played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Owen Gill's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/owen-gill.