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James Thaxton is a former defensive back out of Louisiana Tech, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 273rd overall pick (round 10) in the 1984 NFL Draft. He did not appear in a regular-season NFL game.
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James Thaxton Career Stats
James Thaxton was selected in the 1984 NFL Draft but did not appear in a regular-season NFL game.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
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Detroit Lions 1984 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | David Lewis | TE | California |
| 2 | 47 | Pete Mandley | WR | Northern Arizona |
| 3 | 62 | Eric Williams | DT | Washington State |
| 3 | 74 | Ernest Anderson | RB | Oklahoma State |
| 3 | 75 | Steve Baack | OT | Oregon |
| 4 | 106 | Dave D'Addio | RB | Maryland |
| 6 | 160 | John Witkowski | QB | Columbia |
| 7 | 178 | Jimmie Carter | LB | New Mexico |
| 7 | 187 | Renwick Atkins | OT | Kansas |
| 8 | 214 | David Jones | G | Texas |
| 9 | 246 | Rich Hollins | WR | West Virginia |
| 10 | 259 | William Frizzell | DB | North Carolina Central |
| 11 | 300 | Mike Saxon | P | San Diego State |
| 12 | 327 | Glenn Streno | C | Tennessee |