Buster Barnett was drafted No. 299 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. 56 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #299
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 56
- Career AV
- 218th at Jackson State
The pick
How Buster Barnett came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Jackson State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
56 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 56
- Career approximate value
- 218th among Jackson State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19843 years after the draft
Around pick 299
Who came off the board on either side of Buster Barnett.
Auburn
Mississippi State
Wake Forest
Iowa
Jackson State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Jackson State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Buster Barnett in the 1981 NFL Draft
Buster Barnett is a Tight end out of Jackson State selected No. 299 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 NFL Draft. 56 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Jackson State has produced 41 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 Buster Barnett drafted?
Buster Barnett was selected No. 299 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/buster-barnett.
What college did Buster Barnett play for?
Buster Barnett played college football at Jackson State in the SWAC. See every Jackson State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jackson-state-tigers.
How did Buster Barnett's NFL career turn out?
56 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/buster-barnett.