Johnny Hector was drafted No. 51 overall by the New York Jets in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. 126 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #51
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 126
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 3918th at Texas A&M
The pick
How Johnny Hector came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
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Texas A&M
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
126 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 126
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 3918th among Texas A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 39100% of career value
- Final season
- 19929 years after the draft
Around pick 51
Who came off the board on either side of Johnny Hector.
Nebraska · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Oregon
Kansas
Washington
Texas A&M in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Texas A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Johnny Hector in the 1983 NFL Draft
Johnny Hector is a Running back out of Texas A&M selected No. 51 overall by the New York Jets in the 1983 NFL Draft. 126 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Texas A&M has produced 193 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 Johnny Hector drafted?
Johnny Hector was selected No. 51 overall by the New York Jets in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/johnny-hector.
What college did Johnny Hector play for?
Johnny Hector played college football at Texas A&M in the SEC. See every Texas A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-a-m-aggies.
How did Johnny Hector's NFL career turn out?
126 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/johnny-hector.