Raphel Cherry was drafted No. 122 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Hawai'i. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #122
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 42
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1019th at Hawai'i
The pick
How Raphel Cherry came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 42
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1019th among Hawai'i picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 440% of career value
- Final season
- 19883 years after the draft
Around pick 122
Who came off the board on either side of Raphel Cherry.
Pittsburgh
Texas Tech
Michigan State
USC
Hawai'i in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Hawai'i
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Raphel Cherry in the 1985 NFL Draft
Raphel Cherry is a Defensive back out of Hawai'i selected No. 122 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Hawai'i has produced 57 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 Raphel Cherry drafted?
Raphel Cherry was selected No. 122 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/raphel-cherry.
What college did Raphel Cherry play for?
Raphel Cherry played college football at Hawai'i in the Mountain West. See every Hawai'i draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hawai-i-rainbow-warriors.
How did Raphel Cherry's NFL career turn out?
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/raphel-cherry.