Perry Harrington was drafted No. 53 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. 59 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #53
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 59
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 913th at Jackson State
The pick
How Perry Harrington came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Jackson State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
59 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 59
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 913th among Jackson State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 19855 years after the draft
Around pick 53
Who came off the board on either side of Perry Harrington.
Notre Dame
California
Arizona
BYU
Other RB picks from Jackson State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Perry Harrington in the 1980 NFL Draft
Perry Harrington is a Running back out of Jackson State selected No. 53 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1980 NFL Draft. 59 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Jackson State has produced 41 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 Perry Harrington drafted?
Perry Harrington was selected No. 53 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/perry-harrington.
What college did Perry Harrington play for?
Perry Harrington played college football at Jackson State in the SWAC. See every Jackson State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jackson-state-tigers.
How did Perry Harrington's NFL career turn out?
59 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/perry-harrington.