American River NFL Draft Picks

6 drafted · 1982–2016

Summary

6Players Drafted

2First Rounders

American River has produced 6 NFL draft selections between 1982–2016. The highest was Tony Eason, taken 15th overall in 1983. 2 of its picks went in the first round. RB is the position it has sent to the NFL most often (3). 6 of these players attended more than one school; they are listed here and on each of their other programs.

All American River NFL Draft Picks

Year	Rd	Pick	Team	Player	Pos	College
1982	1	21	DEN	Gerald Willhite	RB	San Jose State; American River
1983	1	15	NE	Tony Eason	QB	Illinois; American River
1988	6	139	KC	James Saxon	RB	San Jose State; American River
2009	6	191	CLE	Coye Francies	DB	San Jose State; Oregon State; American River
2015	4	104	JAX	James Sample	S	Louisville; Washington; American River
2016	4	136	DEN	Devontae Booker	RB	Utah; American River