Ken Hammond was drafted No. 143 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #143
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Ken Hammond came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 143
Who came off the board on either side of Ken Hammond.
Alabama State
Tulane
Utah
New Mexico State
Vanderbilt in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Vanderbilt
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ken Hammond in the 1982 NFL Draft
Ken Hammond is a Guard out of Vanderbilt selected No. 143 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Vanderbilt has produced 55 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 Ken Hammond drafted?
Ken Hammond was selected No. 143 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/ken-hammond.
What college did Ken Hammond play for?
Ken Hammond played college football at Vanderbilt in the SEC. See every Vanderbilt draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vanderbilt-commodores.
How did Ken Hammond's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/ken-hammond.