Buford McGee was drafted No. 286 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 107 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #286
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 107
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1638th at Ole Miss
The pick
How Buford McGee came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Ole Miss
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
107 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 107
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1638th among Ole Miss picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 425% of career value
- Final season
- 19928 years after the draft
Around pick 286
Who came off the board on either side of Buford McGee.
East Carolina
San José State
Jackson State
Iowa State
Ole Miss in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Ole Miss
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Buford McGee in the 1984 NFL Draft
Buford McGee is a Running back out of Ole Miss selected No. 286 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 107 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Ole Miss has produced 116 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 Buford McGee drafted?
Buford McGee was selected No. 286 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/buford-mcgee.
What college did Buford McGee play for?
Buford McGee played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.
How did Buford McGee's NFL career turn out?
107 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/buford-mcgee.