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The draft is frequently referred to as the quarterback class of 1983, because six quarterbacks were taken in the first round — John Elway, Todd Blackledge, Jim Kelly, Tony Eason, Ken O'Brien, and Dan Marino — tied with the 2024 draft for the highest number taken.
In the 1983 NFL draft, Elway was selected as the first overall pick by the Baltimore Colts, and on May 2 was traded to the Denver Broncos.
Elway was the first of six quarterbacks selected in the 1983 NFL draft. He didn't want to play for the Colts—a team that hadn't had success for quite some time—and had warned the team not to...
Checkout the 1983 NFL Draft Results including drafted players and trade timelines and their career stats on Pro-Football-Reference.com.
The Baltimore Colts chose Quarterback John Elway from Stanford as the first pick in the draft. Future Hall of Famers John Elway, Eric Dickerson, Jim Covert, Bruce Matthews, Jim Kelly, Dan Marino, Darrell Green and Richard Dent were selected in this draft.
John Elway, QB, Stanford. 1983-98 Denver Broncos (16 playing seasons) Passed for 51,475 yards and 300 TDs during career. All-Pro: 1 year. All-Conference: 4 years. Pro Bowls: 9. Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2004. The 1983 NFL Draft PIcks. View 1983 Draft by Team. 1 - Pick acquired from the Houston Oilers. 2 - Pick acquired from the Los Angeles Rams.
Elway, the impeccable Stanford talent with the golden right arm and the hair to match, appeared certain to be headed to the Baltimore Colts, who had the No. 1 pick after going 0-8-1 the...