Keith Bishop was drafted No. 157 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 129 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value

1980 NFL Draft · Rd 6 · #157 overall

Keith Bishop Baylor Draft

Keith Bishop was drafted No. 157 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 129 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value

2× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#157
Round
6
Draft class
1980
NFL games
129
Years as starter
6
Career AV
456th at Baylor
Pro Bowls
2

The pick

How Keith Bishop came off the board in 1980.

Drafted by

Denver Broncos

Rd 6 · #157 overall · AFC West

Full 1980 draft class (333 picks)
Position
Guard G
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

129 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value

Games played
129
Seasons as a starter
6
Career approximate value
456th among Baylor picks
AV with the drafting club
45100% of career value
Final season
19899 years after the draft
Accolades
2× Pro Bowl

Around pick 157

Who came off the board on either side of Keith Bishop.

Baylor in the 1980 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other G picks from Baylor

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Keith Bishop in the 1980 NFL Draft

Keith Bishop is a Guard out of Baylor selected No. 157 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft. 129 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Baylor has produced 109 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 Keith Bishop drafted?

Keith Bishop was selected No. 157 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/keith-bishop.

What college did Keith Bishop play for?

Keith Bishop played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.

How did Keith Bishop's NFL career turn out?

129 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/keith-bishop.