Bobby Batton was drafted No. 178 overall by the New York Jets in the 1980 NFL Draft out of UNLV. 8 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 8
The pick
How Bobby Batton came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
UNLV
Mountain West at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
8 regular-season games
- Games played
- 8
- Final season
- 19800 years after the draft
Around pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Bobby Batton.
Baylor
Bloomsburg
Oklahoma
Kentucky
UNLV in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from UNLV
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bobby Batton in the 1980 NFL Draft
Bobby Batton is a Running back out of UNLV selected No. 178 overall by the New York Jets in the 1980 NFL Draft. 8 regular-season games UNLV has produced 34 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 Bobby Batton drafted?
Bobby Batton was selected No. 178 overall by the New York Jets in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/bobby-batton.
What college did Bobby Batton play for?
Bobby Batton played college football at UNLV in the Mountain West. See every UNLV draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/unlv-rebels.
How did Bobby Batton's NFL career turn out?
8 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/bobby-batton.