James Hunter was drafted No. 239 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of USC. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #239
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 9
- Career AV
- 1176th at USC
The pick
How James Hunter came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 1176th among USC picks
- Final season
- 19821 years after the draft
Around pick 239
Who came off the board on either side of James Hunter.
Arkansas
Villanova
Millersville
USC in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
USC · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
#11
Keith Van Horne
T · CHI
USC
#15
Dennis Smith
DB · DEN
USC · 6× Pro Bowl
#71
Hoby Brenner
TE · NO
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
#167
Kevin Williams
WR · NO
USC
#177
Jeff Fisher
DB · CHI
USC
#181
Steve Busick
LB · DEN
USC
#315
Eric Scoggins
LB · IND
USC
Other NT picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Hunter in the 1981 NFL Draft
James Hunter is a Nose tackle out of USC selected No. 239 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 James Hunter drafted?
James Hunter was selected No. 239 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/james-hunter.
What college did James Hunter play for?
James Hunter played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did James Hunter's NFL career turn out?
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/james-hunter.