Jaime Covington was drafted No. 227 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #227
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How Jaime Covington came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 19872 years after the draft
Around pick 227
Who came off the board on either side of Jaime Covington.
Norfolk State
Northwestern · 7× Pro Bowl
North Carolina
USC
Syracuse in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jaime Covington in the 1985 NFL Draft
Jaime Covington is a Running back out of Syracuse selected No. 227 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games Syracuse has produced 106 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 Jaime Covington drafted?
Jaime Covington was selected No. 227 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/jaime-covington.
What college did Jaime Covington play for?
Jaime Covington played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Jaime Covington's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/jaime-covington.