Levon Kirkland was drafted No. 38 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 176 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #38
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 176
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 804th at Clemson
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Levon Kirkland came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
176 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value
- Games played
- 176
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 804th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7088% of career value
- Final season
- 200210 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 38
Who came off the board on either side of Levon Kirkland.
Jackson State · 5× Pro Bowl
Arizona State · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Southern
Virginia
Clemson in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Levon Kirkland in the 1992 NFL Draft
Levon Kirkland is a Linebacker out of Clemson selected No. 38 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992 NFL Draft. 176 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Levon Kirkland drafted?
Levon Kirkland was selected No. 38 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/levon-kirkland.
What college did Levon Kirkland play for?
Levon Kirkland played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Levon Kirkland's NFL career turn out?
176 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/levon-kirkland.