James Thaxton was drafted No. 273 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #273
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1984
The pick
How James Thaxton 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 273
Who came off the board on either side of James Thaxton.
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas
Iowa
Other DB picks from Louisiana Tech
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Thaxton in the 1984 NFL Draft
James Thaxton is a Defensive back out of Louisiana Tech selected No. 273 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Louisiana Tech has produced 41 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 James Thaxton drafted?
James Thaxton was selected No. 273 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/james-thaxton.
What college did James Thaxton play for?
James Thaxton played college football at Louisiana Tech in the Conference USA. See every Louisiana Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisiana-tech-bulldogs.
How did James Thaxton's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/james-thaxton.