James Hasty was drafted No. 74 overall by the New York Jets in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 206 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #74
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 206
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 812nd at Washington State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How James Hasty came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
206 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value
- Games played
- 206
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 812nd among Washington State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3341% of career value
- Final season
- 200113 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 74
Who came off the board on either side of James Hasty.
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Maryland · 2× Pro Bowl
Syracuse
Washington · 2× Pro Bowl
Washington State in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Washington State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Washington State · 1× Pro Bowl
#36
Ricky Reynolds
DB · TB · 1987
Washington State
#143
Erik Coleman
DB · NYJ · 2004
Washington State
#27
Deone Bucannon
DB · ARI · 2014
Washington State
#125
Jason David
DB · IND · 2004
Washington State
#41
Lamont Thompson
DB · CIN · 2002
Washington State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Hasty in the 1988 NFL Draft
James Hasty is a Defensive back out of Washington State selected No. 74 overall by the New York Jets in the 1988 NFL Draft. 206 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 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 Hasty drafted?
James Hasty was selected No. 74 overall by the New York Jets in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/james-hasty.
What college did James Hasty play for?
James Hasty played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did James Hasty's NFL career turn out?
206 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/james-hasty.