Dennis Gibson was drafted No. 203 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #203
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 121
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 437th at Iowa State
The pick
How Dennis Gibson came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Iowa State
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 437th among Iowa State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3274% of career value
- Final season
- 19958 years after the draft
Around pick 203
Who came off the board on either side of Dennis Gibson.
Washington
Washington State
USC
Tennessee State
Iowa State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Iowa State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dennis Gibson in the 1987 NFL Draft
Dennis Gibson is a Linebacker out of Iowa State selected No. 203 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Iowa State has produced 52 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 Dennis Gibson drafted?
Dennis Gibson was selected No. 203 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/dennis-gibson.
What college did Dennis Gibson play for?
Dennis Gibson played college football at Iowa State in the Big 12. See every Iowa State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-state-cyclones.
How did Dennis Gibson's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/dennis-gibson.