Jim Fahnhorst was drafted No. 92 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 82 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #92
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 82
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2314th at Minnesota
The pick
How Jim Fahnhorst came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
82 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 82
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2314th among Minnesota picks
- Final season
- 19908 years after the draft
Around pick 92
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Fahnhorst.
East Carolina
Michigan
Carson Newman
Purdue
Minnesota in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Fahnhorst in the 1982 NFL Draft
Jim Fahnhorst is a Linebacker out of Minnesota selected No. 92 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1982 NFL Draft. 82 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 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 Jim Fahnhorst drafted?
Jim Fahnhorst was selected No. 92 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jim-fahnhorst.
What college did Jim Fahnhorst play for?
Jim Fahnhorst 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 Jim Fahnhorst's NFL career turn out?
82 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jim-fahnhorst.