Rusty Hilger was drafted No. 143 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. 23 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #143
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 23
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 543rd at Oklahoma State
The pick
How Rusty Hilger came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
23 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 23
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 543rd among Oklahoma State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 360% of career value
- Final season
- 19916 years after the draft
Around pick 143
Who came off the board on either side of Rusty Hilger.
Utah State
UCLA · 1× Pro Bowl
Gustavus Adolphus
Missouri
Oklahoma State in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Oklahoma State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rusty Hilger in the 1985 NFL Draft
Rusty Hilger is a Quarterback out of Oklahoma State selected No. 143 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1985 NFL Draft. 23 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Oklahoma State has produced 84 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 Rusty Hilger drafted?
Rusty Hilger was selected No. 143 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/rusty-hilger.
What college did Rusty Hilger play for?
Rusty Hilger played college football at Oklahoma State in the Big 12. See every Oklahoma State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-state-cowboys.
How did Rusty Hilger's NFL career turn out?
23 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/rusty-hilger.