Jim Burroughs was drafted No. 57 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 30 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #57
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 30
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1250th at Michigan State
The pick
How Jim Burroughs came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
30 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 30
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1250th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12100% of career value
- Final season
- 19842 years after the draft
Around pick 57
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Burroughs.
Utah
Duke
Nebraska
Saginaw Valley State
Michigan State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Burroughs in the 1982 NFL Draft
Jim Burroughs is a Defensive back out of Michigan State selected No. 57 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1982 NFL Draft. 30 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Jim Burroughs drafted?
Jim Burroughs was selected No. 57 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jim-burroughs.
What college did Jim Burroughs play for?
Jim Burroughs played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Jim Burroughs's NFL career turn out?
30 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jim-burroughs.