LeRoy Irvin was drafted No. 70 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Kansas. 159 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 76 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #70
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 159
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 761st at Kansas
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How LeRoy Irvin came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Kansas
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
159 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 76 career approximate value
- Games played
- 159
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 761st among Kansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7396% of career value
- Final season
- 199010 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 70
Who came off the board on either side of LeRoy Irvin.
UCLA
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
Boston College
Kansas in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Kansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
LeRoy Irvin in the 1980 NFL Draft
LeRoy Irvin is a Defensive back out of Kansas selected No. 70 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1980 NFL Draft. 159 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 76 career approximate value 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 LeRoy Irvin drafted?
LeRoy Irvin was selected No. 70 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/leroy-irvin.
What college did LeRoy Irvin play for?
LeRoy Irvin 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 LeRoy Irvin's NFL career turn out?
159 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 76 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/leroy-irvin.