Frank Pollard was drafted No. 305 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 111 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #305
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 111
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3315th at Baylor
The pick
How Frank Pollard came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Baylor
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
111 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 111
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3315th among Baylor picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 33100% of career value
- Final season
- 19888 years after the draft
Around pick 305
Who came off the board on either side of Frank Pollard.
UTEP
Alabama State
Texas
Washington State
Baylor in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Baylor
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Frank Pollard in the 1980 NFL Draft
Frank Pollard is a Running back out of Baylor selected No. 305 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980 NFL Draft. 111 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Baylor has produced 109 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 Frank Pollard drafted?
Frank Pollard was selected No. 305 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/frank-pollard.
What college did Frank Pollard play for?
Frank Pollard played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.
How did Frank Pollard's NFL career turn out?
111 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/frank-pollard.