Jeff James was drafted No. 169 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Stanford. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #169
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1988
The pick
How Jeff James came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- 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 1988 classAround pick 169
Who came off the board on either side of Jeff James.
Alabama
Washburn
Oklahoma
Stanford in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Stanford
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jeff James in the 1988 NFL Draft
Jeff James is a Wide receiver out of Stanford selected No. 169 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1988 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 Jeff James drafted?
Jeff James was selected No. 169 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/jeff-james.
What college did Jeff James play for?
Jeff James 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 Jeff James's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/jeff-james.