Gary Padjen was drafted No. 300 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 41 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #300
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 41
- Career AV
- 481st at Arizona State
The pick
How Gary Padjen came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
41 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 41
- Career approximate value
- 481st among Arizona State picks
- Final season
- 19877 years after the draft
Around pick 300
Who came off the board on either side of Gary Padjen.
NC State
Central Oklahoma
Western Kentucky
Baylor
Arizona State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Terrell Suggs
LB · BAL · 2003
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#80
Derek Smith
LB · WAS · 1997
Arizona State
#125
Brian Noble
LB · GB · 1985
Arizona State
#92
Derrick Rodgers
LB · MIA · 1997
Arizona State
#29
Vernon Maxwell
LB · IND · 1983
Arizona State
#69
Scott Stephen
LB · GB · 1987
Arizona State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gary Padjen in the 1980 NFL Draft
Gary Padjen is a Linebacker out of Arizona State selected No. 300 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980 NFL Draft. 41 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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 Gary Padjen drafted?
Gary Padjen was selected No. 300 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/gary-padjen.
What college did Gary Padjen play for?
Gary Padjen played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Gary Padjen's NFL career turn out?
41 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/gary-padjen.