Hokie Gajan was drafted No. 249 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft out of LSU. 45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #249
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 45
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1599th at LSU
The pick
How Hokie Gajan came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 45
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1599th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 15100% of career value
- Final season
- 19854 years after the draft
Around pick 249
Who came off the board on either side of Hokie Gajan.
Ole Miss
UCLA
Tulane
LSU in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Hokie Gajan in the 1981 NFL Draft
Hokie Gajan is a Running back out of LSU selected No. 249 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft. 45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Hokie Gajan drafted?
Hokie Gajan was selected No. 249 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/hokie-gajan.
What college did Hokie Gajan play for?
Hokie Gajan played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Hokie Gajan's NFL career turn out?
45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/hokie-gajan.