Rick Calhoun was drafted No. 230 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Cal State Fullerton. 3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #230
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 3
- Career AV
- 18th at Cal State Fullerton
The pick
How Rick Calhoun came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
- Cal State Fullerton
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 18th among Cal State Fullerton picks
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 230
Who came off the board on either side of Rick Calhoun.
Wake Forest
Alabama
William & Mary
Cal State Fullerton in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Cal State Fullerton
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rick Calhoun in the 1987 NFL Draft
Rick Calhoun is a Running back out of Cal State Fullerton selected No. 230 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Cal State Fullerton has produced 19 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 Rick Calhoun drafted?
Rick Calhoun was selected No. 230 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/rick-calhoun.
What college did Rick Calhoun play for?
Rick Calhoun played college football at Cal State Fullerton. See every Cal State Fullerton draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/calstatefullerton.
How did Rick Calhoun's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/rick-calhoun.