He was selected by the Dolphins in the third round of the 1985 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Iowa.
Little was also a member of the Montreal Machine of the World League of American Football (WLAF).
[5] He played in 14 games, starting three, for the Dolphins during his rookie year in 1985, recording one sack.
[4] Little started all 16 games for the Dolphins during the 1986 season, totaling four sacks and one fumble recovery.
[5] Little appeared in four games the Montreal Machine of the World League of American Football in 1991.