Jim Zidd was drafted No. 123 overall by the New York Jets in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Kansas. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #123
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Jim Zidd came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
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Kansas
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 123
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Zidd.
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Kansas in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Kansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Zidd in the 1980 NFL Draft
Jim Zidd is a Linebacker out of Kansas selected No. 123 overall by the New York Jets in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Kansas has produced 59 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 Zidd drafted?
Jim Zidd was selected No. 123 overall by the New York Jets in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/jim-zidd.
What college did Jim Zidd play for?
Jim Zidd played college football at Kansas in the Big 12. See every Kansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-jayhawks.
How did Jim Zidd's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/jim-zidd.