James Folston was drafted No. 52 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1994 NFL Draft out of UL Monroe. 84 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #52
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 84
- Career AV
- 813th at UL Monroe
The pick
How James Folston came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
UL Monroe
Sun Belt at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
84 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 84
- Career approximate value
- 813th among UL Monroe picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 20006 years after the draft
Around pick 52
Who came off the board on either side of James Folston.
Clemson
Houston
Syracuse
Oklahoma
UL Monroe in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from UL Monroe
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Folston in the 1994 NFL Draft
James Folston is a Linebacker out of UL Monroe selected No. 52 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1994 NFL Draft. 84 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value UL Monroe has produced 28 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 Folston drafted?
James Folston was selected No. 52 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/james-folston.
What college did James Folston play for?
James Folston played college football at UL Monroe in the Sun Belt. See every UL Monroe draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ul-monroe-warhawks.
How did James Folston's NFL career turn out?
84 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/james-folston.