Jim Hannula was drafted No. 229 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 15 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #229
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 15
- Career AV
- 116th at Northern Illinois
The pick
How Jim Hannula came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
15 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 116th among Northern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19832 years after the draft
Around pick 229
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Hannula.
Notre Dame
SMU
Washington State
Rice
Other T picks from Northern Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Hannula in the 1981 NFL Draft
Jim Hannula is a Offensive tackle out of Northern Illinois selected No. 229 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981 NFL Draft. 15 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Northern Illinois has produced 25 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 Jim Hannula drafted?
Jim Hannula was selected No. 229 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/jim-hannula.
What college did Jim Hannula play for?
Jim Hannula played college football at Northern Illinois in the MAC. See every Northern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-illinois-huskies.
How did Jim Hannula's NFL career turn out?
15 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/jim-hannula.