Eddie Murray was drafted No. 166 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Tulane. 250 regular-season games · 44 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #166
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 250
- Career AV
- 443rd at Tulane
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Eddie Murray came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Kicker K
- College
-
Tulane
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
250 regular-season games · 44 career approximate value
- Games played
- 250
- Career approximate value
- 443rd among Tulane picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3886% of career value
- Final season
- 200020 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 166
Who came off the board on either side of Eddie Murray.
Arizona
Indiana State · 2× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Baylor
Tulane in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eddie Murray in the 1980 NFL Draft
Eddie Murray is a Kicker out of Tulane selected No. 166 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft. 250 regular-season games · 44 career approximate value Tulane has produced 49 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 Eddie Murray drafted?
Eddie Murray was selected No. 166 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/eddie-murray.
What college did Eddie Murray play for?
Eddie Murray played college football at Tulane in the American. See every Tulane draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulane-green-wave.
How did Eddie Murray's NFL career turn out?
250 regular-season games · 44 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/eddie-murray.