John Paye was drafted No. 275 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Stanford. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #275
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1987
The pick
How John Paye came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Stanford
ACC 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 1987 classAround pick 275
Who came off the board on either side of John Paye.
Boise State
UCF
Western Illinois · 1× Pro Bowl
Missouri
Stanford in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Stanford
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Paye in the 1987 NFL Draft
John Paye is a Quarterback out of Stanford selected No. 275 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Stanford has produced 149 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 John Paye drafted?
John Paye was selected No. 275 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/john-paye.
What college did John Paye play for?
John Paye played college football at Stanford in the ACC. See every Stanford draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stanford-cardinal.
How did John Paye's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/john-paye.