James Durham was drafted No. 207 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Houston. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #207
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How James Durham came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- 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 1983 classAround pick 207
Who came off the board on either side of James Durham.
Clemson
Wisconsin
Washington
Temple
Houston in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Durham in the 1983 NFL Draft
James Durham is a Defensive back out of Houston selected No. 207 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Houston has produced 83 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 James Durham drafted?
James Durham was selected No. 207 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/james-durham.
What college did James Durham play for?
James Durham played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did James Durham's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/james-durham.