Rodney Peete was drafted No. 141 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft out of USC. 104 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #141
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 104
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4640th at USC
The pick
How Rodney Peete came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
104 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 104
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4640th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3270% of career value
- Final season
- 200415 years after the draft
Around pick 141
Who came off the board on either side of Rodney Peete.
Delaware State
Tennessee
UTEP · 1× All-Pro
Oregon State
USC in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rodney Peete in the 1989 NFL Draft
Rodney Peete is a Quarterback out of USC selected No. 141 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft. 104 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Rodney Peete drafted?
Rodney Peete was selected No. 141 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/rodney-peete.
What college did Rodney Peete play for?
Rodney Peete played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Rodney Peete's NFL career turn out?
104 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/rodney-peete.