Heyward Golden was drafted No. 257 overall by the New York Giants in the 1984 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #257
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1984
The pick
How Heyward Golden came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1984 classAround pick 257
Who came off the board on either side of Heyward Golden.
Auburn
TCU
Pittsburgh
North Carolina Central
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
#119
Barney Bussey
DB · CIN
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
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Heyward Golden in the 1984 NFL Draft
Heyward Golden is a Defensive back out of South Carolina State selected No. 257 overall by the New York Giants in the 1984 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. 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 Heyward Golden drafted?
Heyward Golden was selected No. 257 overall by the New York Giants in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/heyward-golden.
What college did Heyward Golden play for?
Heyward Golden 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 Heyward Golden's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/heyward-golden.