James Hadnot was drafted No. 66 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 43 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #66
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 43
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1322nd at Texas Tech
The pick
How James Hadnot came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Texas Tech
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
43 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 43
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1322nd among Texas Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13100% of career value
- Final season
- 19833 years after the draft
Around pick 66
Who came off the board on either side of James Hadnot.
USC
Ole Miss
Michigan State
UCLA
Texas Tech in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Texas Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Hadnot in the 1980 NFL Draft
James Hadnot is a Running back out of Texas Tech selected No. 66 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1980 NFL Draft. 43 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Texas Tech has produced 89 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 James Hadnot drafted?
James Hadnot was selected No. 66 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/james-hadnot.
What college did James Hadnot play for?
James Hadnot played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.
How did James Hadnot's NFL career turn out?
43 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/james-hadnot.