Joe Steele was drafted No. 127 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Washington. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #127
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Joe Steele came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Washington
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 127
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Steele.
Virginia Tech
LSU
North Alabama
Colorado State
Washington in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Steele in the 1980 NFL Draft
Joe Steele is a Running back out of Washington selected No. 127 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Washington has produced 191 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 Steele drafted?
Joe Steele was selected No. 127 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/joe-steele.
What college did Joe Steele play for?
Joe Steele played college football at Washington in the Big Ten. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Joe Steele'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-steele.