Willie Stephens was drafted No. 269 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #269
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Willie Stephens came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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Texas Tech
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
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 269
Who came off the board on either side of Willie Stephens.
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Utah
Troy
Miami (OH)
Texas Tech in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Texas Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Willie Stephens in the 1980 NFL Draft
Willie Stephens is a Defensive back out of Texas Tech selected No. 269 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Texas Tech has produced 89 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 Willie Stephens drafted?
Willie Stephens was selected No. 269 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/willie-stephens.
What college did Willie Stephens play for?
Willie Stephens played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.
How did Willie Stephens's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/willie-stephens.