Justin Cross was drafted No. 272 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Western St. (CO). 44 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #272
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 44
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 82nd at Western St. (CO)
The pick
How Justin Cross came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
- Western St. (CO)
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
44 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 44
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 82nd among Western St. (CO) picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 19865 years after the draft
Around pick 272
Who came off the board on either side of Justin Cross.
Colorado State
Oklahoma State
California
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Justin Cross in the 1981 NFL Draft
Justin Cross is a Offensive tackle out of Western St. (CO) selected No. 272 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 NFL Draft. 44 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Western St. (CO) has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Justin Cross drafted?
Justin Cross was selected No. 272 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/justin-cross.
What college did Justin Cross play for?
Justin Cross played college football at Western St. (CO). See every Western St. (CO) draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/westernstateco.
How did Justin Cross's NFL career turn out?
44 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/justin-cross.