John Holifield was drafted No. 328 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1987 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #328
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How John Holifield came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19892 years after the draft
Around pick 328
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Holifield in the 1987 NFL Draft
John Holifield is a Running back out of West Virginia selected No. 328 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1987 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games West Virginia has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 John Holifield drafted?
John Holifield was selected No. 328 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/john-holifield.
What college did John Holifield play for?
John Holifield played college football at West Virginia in the Big 12. See every West Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-virginia-mountaineers.
How did John Holifield's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/john-holifield.