Malcolm Barnwell was drafted No. 173 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Virginia Union. 66 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #173
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 66
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 202nd at Virginia Union
The pick
How Malcolm Barnwell came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Virginia Union
CIAA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
66 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 66
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 202nd among Virginia Union picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 20100% of career value
- Final season
- 19855 years after the draft
Around pick 173
Who came off the board on either side of Malcolm Barnwell.
Arizona State
Georgia Tech
South Dakota State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Malcolm Barnwell in the 1980 NFL Draft
Malcolm Barnwell is a Wide receiver out of Virginia Union selected No. 173 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1980 NFL Draft. 66 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Virginia Union has produced 4 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 Malcolm Barnwell drafted?
Malcolm Barnwell was selected No. 173 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/malcolm-barnwell.
What college did Malcolm Barnwell play for?
Malcolm Barnwell played college football at Virginia Union in the CIAA. See every Virginia Union draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-union-panthers.
How did Malcolm Barnwell's NFL career turn out?
66 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/malcolm-barnwell.