Irv Pankey was drafted No. 50 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 150 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #50
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 150
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 4925th at Penn State
The pick
How Irv Pankey came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
150 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 150
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 4925th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4898% of career value
- Final season
- 199212 years after the draft
Around pick 50
Who came off the board on either side of Irv Pankey.
Alabama · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Southern Illinois
Notre Dame
California
Penn State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Irv Pankey in the 1980 NFL Draft
Irv Pankey is a Offensive tackle out of Penn State selected No. 50 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1980 NFL Draft. 150 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Irv Pankey drafted?
Irv Pankey was selected No. 50 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/irv-pankey.
What college did Irv Pankey play for?
Irv Pankey played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Irv Pankey's NFL career turn out?
150 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/irv-pankey.