George Farmer was drafted No. 248 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Southern. 39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #248
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 39
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 127th at Southern
The pick
How George Farmer came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Southern
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 39
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 127th among Southern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12100% of career value
- Final season
- 19877 years after the draft
Around pick 248
Who came off the board on either side of George Farmer.
Florida State
Alabama
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
NC State
Southern in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Southern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
George Farmer in the 1980 NFL Draft
George Farmer is a Wide receiver out of Southern selected No. 248 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1980 NFL Draft. 39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Southern has produced 23 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 George Farmer drafted?
George Farmer was selected No. 248 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/george-farmer.
What college did George Farmer play for?
George Farmer played college football at Southern in the SWAC. See every Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southern-jaguars.
How did George Farmer's NFL career turn out?
39 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/george-farmer.