Charles White was drafted No. 27 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1980 NFL Draft out of USC. 108 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 108
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3064th at USC
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Charles White came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
108 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 108
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3064th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1343% of career value
- Final season
- 19888 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Charles White.
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Arizona State
Auburn · 3× Pro Bowl
USC in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Charles White in the 1980 NFL Draft
Charles White is a Running back out of USC selected No. 27 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1980 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Charles White drafted?
Charles White was selected No. 27 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/charles-white.
What college did Charles White play for?
Charles White played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Charles White's NFL career turn out?
108 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/charles-white.