Phil Farris was drafted No. 297 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #297
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Phil Farris came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 297
Who came off the board on either side of Phil Farris.
TCU
NC State
Central Oklahoma
North Carolina in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Phil Farris in the 1980 NFL Draft
Phil Farris is a Wide receiver out of North Carolina selected No. 297 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. North Carolina has produced 154 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 Phil Farris drafted?
Phil Farris was selected No. 297 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/phil-farris.
What college did Phil Farris play for?
Phil Farris played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Phil Farris's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/phil-farris.