David Fulcher was drafted No. 78 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 103 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #78
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 103
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 5112th at Arizona State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How David Fulcher came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
103 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 103
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 5112th among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 51100% of career value
- Final season
- 19937 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 78
Who came off the board on either side of David Fulcher.
Delaware State · 2× Pro Bowl
South Carolina
Texas Tech
Michigan
Arizona State in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Arizona State · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#37
Darren Woodson
DB · DAL · 1992
Arizona State · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#33
Mike Richardson
DB · CHI · 1983
Arizona State
#41
Phillippi Sparks
DB · NYG · 1992
Arizona State
#20
Adam Archuleta
DB · LAR · 2001
Arizona State
#32
Craig Newsome
DB · GB · 1995
Arizona State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Fulcher in the 1986 NFL Draft
David Fulcher is a Defensive back out of Arizona State selected No. 78 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1986 NFL Draft. 103 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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 David Fulcher drafted?
David Fulcher was selected No. 78 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/david-fulcher.
What college did David Fulcher play for?
David Fulcher played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did David Fulcher's NFL career turn out?
103 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/david-fulcher.