John Baylor was drafted No. 129 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi. 74 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #129
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 74
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1714th at Southern Mississippi
The pick
How John Baylor came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
- Southern Mississippi
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
74 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 74
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1714th among Southern Mississippi picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 17100% of career value
- Final season
- 19935 years after the draft
Around pick 129
Who came off the board on either side of John Baylor.
Kentucky
UCLA
Other DB picks from Southern Mississippi
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Baylor in the 1988 NFL Draft
John Baylor is a Defensive back out of Southern Mississippi selected No. 129 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1988 NFL Draft. 74 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Southern Mississippi has produced 58 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 Baylor drafted?
John Baylor was selected No. 129 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/john-baylor.
What college did John Baylor play for?
John Baylor played college football at Southern Mississippi. See every Southern Mississippi draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southernmississippi.
How did John Baylor's NFL career turn out?
74 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/john-baylor.