Jim Ritcher was drafted No. 16 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1980 NFL Draft out of NC State. 218 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 218
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 705th at NC State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Jim Ritcher came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
NC State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
218 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
- Games played
- 218
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 705th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 70100% of career value
- Final season
- 199515 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Ritcher.
Tennessee
BYU
Texas
Syracuse · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
NC State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Ritcher in the 1980 NFL Draft
Jim Ritcher is a Guard out of NC State selected No. 16 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1980 NFL Draft. 218 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Jim Ritcher drafted?
Jim Ritcher was selected No. 16 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/jim-ritcher.
What college did Jim Ritcher play for?
Jim Ritcher played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Jim Ritcher's NFL career turn out?
218 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/jim-ritcher.