Hugh Jernigan was drafted No. 238 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #238
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Hugh Jernigan came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC 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 1981 classAround pick 238
Who came off the board on either side of Hugh Jernigan.
Washington State
USC
Villanova
Arkansas in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Arkansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Arkansas · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#42
Ken Hamlin
DB · SEA · 2003
Arkansas · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Kenoy Kennedy
DB · DEN · 2000
Arkansas
#41
Chris Houston
DB · ATL · 2007
Arkansas
#102
David Barrett
DB · ARI · 2000
Arkansas
#120
Kenny Wright
DB · MIN · 1999
Arkansas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Hugh Jernigan in the 1981 NFL Draft
Hugh Jernigan is a Defensive back out of Arkansas selected No. 238 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Arkansas has produced 127 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 Hugh Jernigan drafted?
Hugh Jernigan was selected No. 238 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/hugh-jernigan.
What college did Hugh Jernigan play for?
Hugh Jernigan played college football at Arkansas in the SEC. See every Arkansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-razorbacks.
How did Hugh Jernigan's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/hugh-jernigan.