John Schachtner was drafted No. 180 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Northern Arizona. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #180
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How John Schachtner came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1982 classAround pick 180
Who came off the board on either side of John Schachtner.
Colorado College
Brown · 6× Pro Bowl
Texas
Pittsburgh
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Schachtner in the 1982 NFL Draft
John Schachtner is a Linebacker out of Northern Arizona selected No. 180 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Northern Arizona has produced 19 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 John Schachtner drafted?
John Schachtner was selected No. 180 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/john-schachtner.
What college did John Schachtner play for?
John Schachtner played college football at Northern Arizona in the Big Sky. See every Northern Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-arizona-lumberjacks.
How did John Schachtner's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/john-schachtner.