Bubba Garcia was drafted No. 147 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1980 NFL Draft out of UTEP. 6 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #147
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 6
The pick
How Bubba Garcia came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
UTEP
Conference USA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
6 regular-season games
- Games played
- 6
- Final season
- 19811 years after the draft
Around pick 147
Who came off the board on either side of Bubba Garcia.
Delaware
Colorado College
East Stroudsburg
UTEP in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from UTEP
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bubba Garcia in the 1980 NFL Draft
Bubba Garcia is a Wide receiver out of UTEP selected No. 147 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1980 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games UTEP has produced 38 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 Bubba Garcia drafted?
Bubba Garcia was selected No. 147 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/bubba-garcia.
What college did Bubba Garcia play for?
Bubba Garcia played college football at UTEP in the Conference USA. See every UTEP draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utep-miners.
How did Bubba Garcia's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/bubba-garcia.