DeWayne Jett was drafted No. 222 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Hawai'i. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #222
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How DeWayne Jett came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 222
Who came off the board on either side of DeWayne Jett.
Eastern Illinois
UConn
Morehead State
Hawai'i in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Hawai'i
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
DeWayne Jett in the 1980 NFL Draft
DeWayne Jett is a Wide receiver out of Hawai'i selected No. 222 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Hawai'i has produced 57 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 DeWayne Jett drafted?
DeWayne Jett was selected No. 222 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/dewayne-jett.
What college did DeWayne Jett play for?
DeWayne Jett played college football at Hawai'i in the Mountain West. See every Hawai'i draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hawai-i-rainbow-warriors.
How did DeWayne Jett's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/dewayne-jett.