Jim Arnold was drafted No. 119 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 174 regular-season games · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #119
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 174
- Career AV
- 2213th at Vanderbilt
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Jim Arnold came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Punter P
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
174 regular-season games · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 174
- Career approximate value
- 2213th among Vanderbilt picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 732% of career value
- Final season
- 199411 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 119
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Arnold.
USC
Michigan State
Alabama
Vanderbilt in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Arnold in the 1983 NFL Draft
Jim Arnold is a Punter out of Vanderbilt selected No. 119 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1983 NFL Draft. 174 regular-season games · 22 career approximate value 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 Jim Arnold drafted?
Jim Arnold was selected No. 119 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jim-arnold.
What college did Jim Arnold play for?
Jim Arnold 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 Jim Arnold's NFL career turn out?
174 regular-season games · 22 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/jim-arnold.