Bruce Plummer was drafted No. 250 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 52 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #250
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 52
- Career AV
- 561st at Mississippi State
The pick
How Bruce Plummer came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
52 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 52
- Career approximate value
- 561st among Mississippi State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 240% of career value
- Final season
- 19914 years after the draft
Around pick 250
Who came off the board on either side of Bruce Plummer.
Arizona
BYU
Findlay
Indiana State
Mississippi State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Mississippi State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Darius Slay
DB · DET · 2013
Mississippi State · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#13
Walt Harris
DB · CHI · 1996
Mississippi State · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Fred Smoot
DB · WAS · 2001
Mississippi State
#137
Kenny Johnson
DB · ATL · 1980
Mississippi State
#61
Eric Brown
DB · DEN · 1998
Mississippi State
#129
Kirby Jackson
DB · NYJ
Mississippi State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bruce Plummer in the 1987 NFL Draft
Bruce Plummer is a Defensive back out of Mississippi State selected No. 250 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1987 NFL Draft. 52 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Mississippi State has produced 113 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 Bruce Plummer drafted?
Bruce Plummer was selected No. 250 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/bruce-plummer.
What college did Bruce Plummer play for?
Bruce Plummer played college football at Mississippi State in the SEC. See every Mississippi State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-state-bulldogs.
How did Bruce Plummer's NFL career turn out?
52 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/bruce-plummer.