Rick Graf was drafted No. 43 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 73 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #43
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1456th at Wisconsin
The pick
How Rick Graf came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1456th among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1179% of career value
- Final season
- 19936 years after the draft
Around pick 43
Who came off the board on either side of Rick Graf.
Texas A&M
Cincinnati
Baylor
Stanford
Wisconsin in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rick Graf in the 1987 NFL Draft
Rick Graf is a Linebacker out of Wisconsin selected No. 43 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1987 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 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 Rick Graf drafted?
Rick Graf was selected No. 43 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/rick-graf.
What college did Rick Graf play for?
Rick Graf played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Rick Graf's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/rick-graf.