Larry Roberts was drafted No. 39 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 89 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #39
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 89
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2282nd at Alabama
The pick
How Larry Roberts came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
89 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 89
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2282nd among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 22100% of career value
- Final season
- 19937 years after the draft
Around pick 39
Who came off the board on either side of Larry Roberts.
Texas A&M
North Alabama
Oklahoma
TCU
Alabama in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Larry Roberts in the 1986 NFL Draft
Larry Roberts is a Defensive end out of Alabama selected No. 39 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft. 89 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Larry Roberts drafted?
Larry Roberts was selected No. 39 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/larry-roberts.
What college did Larry Roberts play for?
Larry Roberts played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Larry Roberts's NFL career turn out?
89 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/larry-roberts.