Eddie Preston was drafted No. 301 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Western Kentucky. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #301
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Eddie Preston 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 301
Who came off the board on either side of Eddie Preston.
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Other WR picks from Western Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eddie Preston in the 1980 NFL Draft
Eddie Preston is a Wide receiver out of Western Kentucky selected No. 301 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Western Kentucky has produced 26 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 Preston drafted?
Eddie Preston was selected No. 301 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/eddie-preston.
What college did Eddie Preston play for?
Eddie Preston played college football at Western Kentucky in the Conference USA. See every Western Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-kentucky-hilltoppers.
How did Eddie Preston's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/eddie-preston.