Jim Popp was drafted No. 203 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #203
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1986
The pick
How Jim Popp came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 1986 classAround pick 203
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Popp.
Arkansas State · 1× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame
Tennessee
Wyoming
Vanderbilt in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Vanderbilt
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Popp in the 1986 NFL Draft
Jim Popp is a Tight end out of Vanderbilt selected No. 203 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Vanderbilt has produced 55 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 Jim Popp drafted?
Jim Popp was selected No. 203 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/jim-popp.
What college did Jim Popp play for?
Jim Popp played college football at Vanderbilt in the SEC. See every Vanderbilt draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vanderbilt-commodores.
How did Jim Popp's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/jim-popp.