David Woodley was drafted No. 214 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1980 NFL Draft out of LSU. 58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #214
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 58
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3453rd at LSU
The pick
How David Woodley came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3453rd among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2676% of career value
- Final season
- 19855 years after the draft
Around pick 214
Who came off the board on either side of David Woodley.
UC Davis
Drake
Northern Illinois
Michigan State
LSU in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Woodley in the 1980 NFL Draft
David Woodley is a Quarterback out of LSU selected No. 214 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1980 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 David Woodley drafted?
David Woodley was selected No. 214 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/david-woodley.
What college did David Woodley play for?
David Woodley played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did David Woodley's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/david-woodley.