Garland Rivers was drafted No. 92 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #92
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How Garland Rivers came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 92
Who came off the board on either side of Garland Rivers.
Texas A&M
Northern Illinois
Arizona
Baylor · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michigan · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#23
Ty Law
DB · NE · 1995
Michigan · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#42
Keith Bostic
DB · TEN · 1983
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
#131
Mike Harden
DB · DEN · 1980
Michigan
#18
Leon Hall
DB · CIN · 2007
Michigan
#110
Corwin Brown
DB · NE · 1993
Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Garland Rivers in the 1987 NFL Draft
Garland Rivers is a Defensive back out of Michigan selected No. 92 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games 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 Garland Rivers drafted?
Garland Rivers was selected No. 92 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/garland-rivers.
What college did Garland Rivers play for?
Garland Rivers 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 Garland Rivers's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/garland-rivers.