June James was drafted No. 230 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Texas. 27 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #230
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 27
- Career AV
- 2136th at Texas
The pick
How June James came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Texas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
27 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 27
- Career approximate value
- 2136th among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 150% of career value
- Final season
- 19872 years after the draft
Around pick 230
Who came off the board on either side of June James.
North Carolina
USC
UTEP
Colgate
Texas in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
June James in the 1985 NFL Draft
June James is a Linebacker out of Texas selected No. 230 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL Draft. 27 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 June James drafted?
June James was selected No. 230 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/june-james.
What college did June James play for?
June James played college football at Texas in the SEC. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did June James's NFL career turn out?
27 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/june-james.