Bob Perryman was drafted No. 79 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #79
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 68
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1386th at Michigan
The pick
How Bob Perryman came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 68
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1386th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1185% of career value
- Final season
- 19925 years after the draft
Around pick 79
Who came off the board on either side of Bob Perryman.
Arizona State
Penn State
Michigan in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bob Perryman in the 1987 NFL Draft
Bob Perryman is a Running back out of Michigan selected No. 79 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft. 68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Bob Perryman drafted?
Bob Perryman was selected No. 79 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/bob-perryman.
What college did Bob Perryman play for?
Bob Perryman played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Bob Perryman's NFL career turn out?
68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/bob-perryman.