Harry Stanback was drafted No. 164 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1981 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 2 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #164
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 2
- Career AV
- 1108th at North Carolina
The pick
How Harry Stanback came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
2 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1108th among North Carolina picks
- Final season
- 19821 years after the draft
Around pick 164
Who came off the board on either side of Harry Stanback.
Arkansas
Ohio State
Tuskegee
BYU
North Carolina in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#14
Robert Quinn
DE · LAR · 2011
North Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Greg Ellis
DE · DAL · 1998
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#19
Vonnie Holliday
DE · GB · 1998
North Carolina
#18
Donnell Thompson
DE · IND
North Carolina
#225
Reuben Davis
DE · TB · 1988
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Harry Stanback in the 1981 NFL Draft
Harry Stanback is a Defensive end out of North Carolina selected No. 164 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1981 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Harry Stanback drafted?
Harry Stanback was selected No. 164 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/harry-stanback.
What college did Harry Stanback play for?
Harry Stanback played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Harry Stanback's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/harry-stanback.