John Noonan was drafted No. 235 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #235
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How John Noonan came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten 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 235
Who came off the board on either side of John Noonan.
Kentucky
Washington
Washington State
Nebraska in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Noonan in the 1981 NFL Draft
John Noonan is a Wide receiver out of Nebraska selected No. 235 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Nebraska has produced 203 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 Noonan drafted?
John Noonan was selected No. 235 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/john-noonan.
What college did John Noonan play for?
John Noonan played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did John Noonan's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/john-noonan.