Jim Stuckey was drafted No. 20 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 93 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #20
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 93
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2537th at Clemson
The pick
How Jim Stuckey came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
93 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 93
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2537th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2496% of career value
- Final season
- 19866 years after the draft
Around pick 20
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Stuckey.
Syracuse · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Louisville · 1× Pro Bowl
Alabama
Wisconsin
Clemson in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Stuckey in the 1980 NFL Draft
Jim Stuckey is a Defensive end out of Clemson selected No. 20 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980 NFL Draft. 93 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Stuckey drafted?
Jim Stuckey was selected No. 20 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/jim-stuckey.
What college did Jim Stuckey play for?
Jim Stuckey played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Jim Stuckey's NFL career turn out?
93 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/jim-stuckey.