Ray Donaldson was drafted No. 32 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 244 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #32
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 244
- Years as starter
- 15
- Career AV
- 7710th at Georgia
- Pro Bowls
- 6
The pick
How Ray Donaldson came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
244 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value
- Games played
- 244
- Seasons as a starter
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 7710th among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5875% of career value
- Final season
- 199616 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 32
Who came off the board on either side of Ray Donaldson.
LSU
Kansas
Michigan
Washington
Georgia in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ray Donaldson in the 1980 NFL Draft
Ray Donaldson is a Center out of Georgia selected No. 32 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1980 NFL Draft. 244 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 Ray Donaldson drafted?
Ray Donaldson was selected No. 32 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ray-donaldson.
What college did Ray Donaldson play for?
Ray Donaldson played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Ray Donaldson's NFL career turn out?
244 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value Accolades: 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ray-donaldson.