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Lam Jones is a former wide receiver out of Texas, selected by the New York Jets with the 2nd overall pick (round 1) in the 1980 NFL Draft. He played 61 regular-season games from 1980 to 1984.
Draft Details
Lam Jones Career Stats
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
- Ranks 8th in the 1980 draft class in receiving yards (2,322).
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 17 | 138 | 2,322 | 13 |
Career span: 1980–1984.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Lam Jones was the 1st of 25 WRs selected in the 1980 draft. The 2nd overall pick has been used 65 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Donovan McNabb in 1999, who played 181 games. Texas had 7 players drafted in 1980, among them "Johnny ""Lam"" Jones" and Johnnie Johnson. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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