David Grayson was drafted No. 217 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 54 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #217
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 54
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2020th at Fresno State
The pick
How David Grayson came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
54 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 54
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2020th among Fresno State picks
- Final season
- 19914 years after the draft
Around pick 217
Who came off the board on either side of David Grayson.
Colorado College
UTEP
William & Mary
Northern Illinois
Fresno State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Fresno State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Grayson in the 1987 NFL Draft
David Grayson is a Linebacker out of Fresno State selected No. 217 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 54 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Fresno State has produced 72 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Grayson drafted?
David Grayson was selected No. 217 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/david-grayson.
What college did David Grayson play for?
David Grayson played college football at Fresno State in the Mountain West. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did David Grayson's NFL career turn out?
54 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/david-grayson.