James Primus was drafted No. 222 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 21 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #222
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 21
- Career AV
- 1125th at UCLA
The pick
How James Primus came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
21 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 21
- Career approximate value
- 1125th among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19891 years after the draft
Around pick 222
Who came off the board on either side of James Primus.
Texas A&M
Wake Forest
Maryland
UCLA in the 1988 draft
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Primus in the 1988 NFL Draft
James Primus is a Running back out of UCLA selected No. 222 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft. 21 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 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 Primus drafted?
James Primus was selected No. 222 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/james-primus.
What college did James Primus play for?
James Primus played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did James Primus's NFL career turn out?
21 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/james-primus.