Tom Kearns was drafted No. 180 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #180
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Tom Kearns came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC 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 180
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Kearns.
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Kentucky in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Kentucky
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Kearns in the 1980 NFL Draft
Tom Kearns is a Guard out of Kentucky selected No. 180 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Kentucky has produced 99 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 Kearns drafted?
Tom Kearns was selected No. 180 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/tom-kearns.
What college did Tom Kearns play for?
Tom Kearns played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Tom Kearns's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/tom-kearns.