Dave Windham was drafted No. 251 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #251
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Dave Windham came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Jackson State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19873 years after the draft
Around pick 251
Who came off the board on either side of Dave Windham.
Notre Dame
Tulane
Toledo
East Carolina
Jackson State in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Jackson State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dave Windham in the 1984 NFL Draft
Dave Windham is a Linebacker out of Jackson State selected No. 251 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1984 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Jackson State has produced 41 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 Dave Windham drafted?
Dave Windham was selected No. 251 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/dave-windham.
What college did Dave Windham play for?
Dave Windham played college football at Jackson State in the SWAC. See every Jackson State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jackson-state-tigers.
How did Dave Windham's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/dave-windham.