James Maness was drafted No. 78 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1985 NFL Draft out of TCU. 8 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #78
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 8
The pick
How James Maness came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
TCU
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
8 regular-season games
- Games played
- 8
- Final season
- 19850 years after the draft
Around pick 78
Who came off the board on either side of James Maness.
Florida
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Ole Miss
East Carolina
TCU in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from TCU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Maness in the 1985 NFL Draft
James Maness is a Wide receiver out of TCU selected No. 78 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1985 NFL Draft. 8 regular-season games TCU has produced 103 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 James Maness drafted?
James Maness was selected No. 78 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/james-maness.
What college did James Maness play for?
James Maness played college football at TCU in the Big 12. See every TCU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tcu-horned-frogs.
How did James Maness's NFL career turn out?
8 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/james-maness.