John Woodring was drafted No. 142 overall by the New York Jets in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Brown. 52 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #142
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 52
- Career AV
- 123rd at Brown
The pick
How John Woodring came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Brown
Ivy League at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
52 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 52
- Career approximate value
- 123rd among Brown picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12100% of career value
- Final season
- 19854 years after the draft
Around pick 142
Who came off the board on either side of John Woodring.
Clemson
Syracuse
Wisconsin
Missouri
Other LB picks from Brown
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Woodring in the 1981 NFL Draft
John Woodring is a Linebacker out of Brown selected No. 142 overall by the New York Jets in the 1981 NFL Draft. 52 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value Brown has produced 6 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 Woodring drafted?
John Woodring was selected No. 142 overall by the New York Jets in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/john-woodring.
What college did John Woodring play for?
John Woodring played college football at Brown in the Ivy League. See every Brown draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/brown-bears.
How did John Woodring's NFL career turn out?
52 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/john-woodring.