Jim McMahon was drafted No. 5 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1982 NFL Draft out of BYU. 119 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #5
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 119
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 574th at BYU
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jim McMahon came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
BYU
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
119 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Games played
- 119
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 574th among BYU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4274% of career value
- Final season
- 199614 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 5
Who came off the board on either side of Jim McMahon.
USC · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Clemson
Stanford
BYU in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from BYU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim McMahon in the 1982 NFL Draft
Jim McMahon is a Quarterback out of BYU selected No. 5 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1982 NFL Draft. 119 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value BYU has produced 96 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 McMahon drafted?
Jim McMahon was selected No. 5 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jim-mcmahon.
What college did Jim McMahon play for?
Jim McMahon played college football at BYU in the Big 12. See every BYU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/byu-cougars.
How did Jim McMahon's NFL career turn out?
119 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/jim-mcmahon.