John Harty was drafted No. 36 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 42
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1172nd at Iowa
The pick
How John Harty came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 42
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1172nd among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 19865 years after the draft
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of John Harty.
Missouri · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida · 3× Pro Bowl
Baylor · Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
Iowa in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Harty in the 1981 NFL Draft
John Harty is a Nose tackle out of Iowa selected No. 36 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 John Harty drafted?
John Harty was selected No. 36 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/john-harty.
What college did John Harty play for?
John Harty played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did John Harty's NFL career turn out?
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/john-harty.