John Singleton was drafted No. 303 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1980 NFL Draft out of UTEP. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #303
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How John Singleton came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
UTEP
Conference USA 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 303
Who came off the board on either side of John Singleton.
Western Kentucky
Baylor
Alabama State
UTEP in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from UTEP
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Singleton in the 1980 NFL Draft
John Singleton is a Defensive end out of UTEP selected No. 303 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. UTEP has produced 38 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 John Singleton drafted?
John Singleton was selected No. 303 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/john-singleton.
What college did John Singleton play for?
John Singleton played college football at UTEP in the Conference USA. See every UTEP draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utep-miners.
How did John Singleton's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/john-singleton.