Lloyd Burruss was drafted No. 78 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 145 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #78
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 145
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4513th at Maryland
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Lloyd Burruss came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
145 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 145
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4513th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 45100% of career value
- Final season
- 199110 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 78
Who came off the board on either side of Lloyd Burruss.
Texas A&M
Arkansas Tech
Morgan State
Georgia
Maryland in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lloyd Burruss in the 1981 NFL Draft
Lloyd Burruss is a Defensive back out of Maryland selected No. 78 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1981 NFL Draft. 145 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Maryland 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 Lloyd Burruss drafted?
Lloyd Burruss was selected No. 78 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/lloyd-burruss.
What college did Lloyd Burruss play for?
Lloyd Burruss played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Lloyd Burruss's NFL career turn out?
145 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/lloyd-burruss.