James Lofton, Class of 2003

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James Lofton was picked as the sixth player overall in the 1978 NFL Draft by the Packers.

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James was named to the NFL's All-Decade team of the 1980s.

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While in Green Bay, Lofton was named All-Pro four times in a five-year period, 1980-84.

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James hauled in 530 passes for 9,616 yards during his nine seasons with the Packers.

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Lofton joined the Bills in 1989 and enjoyed great success that included being named to his eighth Pro Bowl.

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Lofton's Hall of Fame Mural.

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James addressed the media shortly after learning he had been elected to the Hall of Fame.

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Lofton’s speed and “soft hands” made him a deep-threat receiver.

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Extremely durable, Lofton was the first NFL player to score a touchdown in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

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Lofton during his Enshrinement in 2003.

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Lofton's Hall of Fame Bust.

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