Eddy Whitley was drafted No. 280 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #280
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Eddy Whitley came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Kansas State
Big 12 at the draft
- 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 280
Who came off the board on either side of Eddy Whitley.
Purdue
Minnesota State
Tulane
Houston
Other TE picks from Kansas State
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eddy Whitley in the 1980 NFL Draft
Eddy Whitley is a Tight end out of Kansas State selected No. 280 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Kansas State has produced 85 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 Eddy Whitley drafted?
Eddy Whitley was selected No. 280 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/eddy-whitley.
What college did Eddy Whitley play for?
Eddy Whitley played college football at Kansas State in the Big 12. See every Kansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-state-wildcats.
How did Eddy Whitley's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/eddy-whitley.