Marion Barber Jr. was drafted No. 30 overall by the New York Jets in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 85 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 85
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 537th at Minnesota
The pick
How Marion Barber Jr. came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
85 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 85
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 537th among Minnesota picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5100% of career value
- Final season
- 19887 years after the draft
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of Marion Barber Jr..
Penn State
Nebraska
Boise State
Purdue
Minnesota in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marion Barber Jr. in the 1981 NFL Draft
Marion Barber Jr. is a Running back out of Minnesota selected No. 30 overall by the New York Jets in the 1981 NFL Draft. 85 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Minnesota has produced 89 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 Marion Barber Jr. drafted?
Marion Barber Jr. was selected No. 30 overall by the New York Jets in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/marion-barber-jr.
What college did Marion Barber Jr. play for?
Marion Barber Jr. played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Marion Barber Jr.'s NFL career turn out?
85 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/marion-barber-jr.