Paul Fairchild was drafted No. 124 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Kansas. 83 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #124
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 83
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 218th at Kansas
The pick
How Paul Fairchild came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Kansas
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 218th among Kansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 21100% of career value
- Final season
- 19906 years after the draft
Around pick 124
Who came off the board on either side of Paul Fairchild.
Eastern Kentucky
Texas
East Carolina
Pittsburgh
Kansas in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Kansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Paul Fairchild in the 1984 NFL Draft
Paul Fairchild is a Guard out of Kansas selected No. 124 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1984 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Kansas has produced 59 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 Paul Fairchild drafted?
Paul Fairchild was selected No. 124 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/paul-fairchild.
What college did Paul Fairchild play for?
Paul Fairchild played college football at Kansas in the Big 12. See every Kansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-jayhawks.
How did Paul Fairchild's NFL career turn out?
83 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/paul-fairchild.