Malcolm Barnwell

Las Vegas Raiders 173rd overall

WR · Virginia Union

Malcolm Barnwell is a wide receiver who played college football at Virginia Union. He was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 7th round (173rd overall pick) of the 1980 NFL Draft. He recorded 115 career receptions for 1,969 yards and 4 touchdowns in 66 games. Despite being a late-round pick, Malcolm Barnwell went on to play 66 career NFL games — a testament to his perseverance.

Draft Details

Year

1980

Round

Round 7

Pick

173rd overall

Team

Las Vegas Raiders

Position

College

Virginia Union

Draft Class Context

Malcolm Barnwell was the 15th of 25 WRs selected in the 1980 draft. The 173rd overall pick has been used 57 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Alfred Morris in 2012, who played 113 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.