Barney Bussey was drafted No. 119 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. 144 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #119
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 144
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 218th at South Carolina State
The pick
How Barney Bussey came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
144 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 144
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 218th among South Carolina State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1152% of career value
- Final season
- 199511 years after the draft
Around pick 119
Who came off the board on either side of Barney Bussey.
Texas
Auburn
Tennessee State
SMU · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
South Carolina State in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from South Carolina State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
South Carolina State
#208
William Judson
DB · MIA · 1981
South Carolina State
#142
Cobie Durant
DB · LAR · 2022
South Carolina State
#224
Phillip Adams
DB · SF · 2010
South Carolina State
#130
Christian Thompson
DB · BAL · 2012
South Carolina State
#161
Tom Tutson
DB · MIA · 1982
South Carolina State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Barney Bussey in the 1984 NFL Draft
Barney Bussey is a Defensive back out of South Carolina State selected No. 119 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984 NFL Draft. 144 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value South Carolina State has produced 34 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 Barney Bussey drafted?
Barney Bussey was selected No. 119 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/barney-bussey.
What college did Barney Bussey play for?
Barney Bussey played college football at South Carolina State in the MEAC. See every South Carolina State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-state-bulldogs.
How did Barney Bussey's NFL career turn out?
144 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/barney-bussey.