Joe Gordon was drafted No. 286 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Grambling St.. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #286
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Joe Gordon came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
- Grambling St.
- 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 286
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Gordon.
Oklahoma
South Carolina
North Dakota
East Carolina
Grambling St. in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Grambling St.
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Gordon in the 1980 NFL Draft
Joe Gordon is a Defensive tackle out of Grambling St. selected No. 286 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Grambling St. has produced 31 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 Joe Gordon drafted?
Joe Gordon was selected No. 286 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/joe-gordon.
What college did Joe Gordon play for?
Joe Gordon played college football at Grambling St.. See every Grambling St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/gramblingstate.
How did Joe Gordon's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/joe-gordon.