Larry Friday was drafted No. 298 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 1 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #298
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 1
The pick
How Larry Friday came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
1 regular-season games
- Games played
- 1
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
Around pick 298
Who came off the board on either side of Larry Friday.
Arizona
Auburn
Jackson State
Wake Forest
Mississippi State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Mississippi State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Darius Slay
DB · DET · 2013
Mississippi State · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#13
Walt Harris
DB · CHI · 1996
Mississippi State · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Fred Smoot
DB · WAS · 2001
Mississippi State
#137
Kenny Johnson
DB · ATL · 1980
Mississippi State
#61
Eric Brown
DB · DEN · 1998
Mississippi State
#129
Kirby Jackson
DB · NYJ · 1987
Mississippi State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Larry Friday in the 1981 NFL Draft
Larry Friday is a Defensive back out of Mississippi State selected No. 298 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1981 NFL Draft. 1 regular-season games Mississippi State has produced 113 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 Larry Friday drafted?
Larry Friday was selected No. 298 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/larry-friday.
What college did Larry Friday play for?
Larry Friday played college football at Mississippi State in the SEC. See every Mississippi State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-state-bulldogs.
How did Larry Friday's NFL career turn out?
1 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/larry-friday.