James Mallard was drafted No. 253 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Alabama. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #253
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How James Mallard came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 253
Who came off the board on either side of James Mallard.
Tulane
Savannah State
Texas
Alabama in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Mallard in the 1981 NFL Draft
James Mallard is a Wide receiver out of Alabama selected No. 253 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Alabama has produced 263 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 Mallard drafted?
James Mallard was selected No. 253 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/james-mallard.
What college did James Mallard play for?
James Mallard played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did James Mallard's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/james-mallard.