Tom Donovan was drafted No. 230 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 5 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #230
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 5
The pick
How Tom Donovan came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
5 regular-season games
- Games played
- 5
- Final season
- 19800 years after the draft
Around pick 230
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Donovan.
Alcorn State
Southeast Missouri State
Iowa
Penn State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Chris Godwin
WR · TB · 2017
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#61
Allen Robinson
WR · JAX · 2014
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#100
Michael Robinson
WR · SF · 2006
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#52
Bobby Engram
WR · CHI · 1996
Penn State
#25
O.J. McDuffie
WR · MIA · 1993
Penn State
#55
Joe Jurevicius
WR · NYG · 1998
Penn State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Donovan in the 1980 NFL Draft
Tom Donovan is a Wide receiver out of Penn State selected No. 230 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1980 NFL Draft. 5 regular-season games Penn State has produced 248 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 Tom Donovan drafted?
Tom Donovan was selected No. 230 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/tom-donovan.
What college did Tom Donovan play for?
Tom Donovan played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Tom Donovan's NFL career turn out?
5 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/tom-donovan.