1978 NFL draft

National Football League draft July 2026 February 2012 1978 NFL draft Roosevelt Hotel.jpg Roosevelt Hotel (location of the draft), photographed in 2008 May 2–3, 1978 Roosevelt Hotelin New York City, New York NFL Lee Washburn, GDallas Cowboys Earl Campbell, RBHouston Oilers 5 Denver Broncos 18 Cincinnati Bengals 334 12 4 RB Earl Campbell WR James Lofton TE Ozzie Newsome QB Warren Moon 1977 1979 The 1978 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held May 2–3, 1978, at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, New York.http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ NFL Draft Locations October 2, 2014 FootballGeography.com October 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905090250/http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ September 5, 2015 dead mdy-all Salomone Dan NFL Draft headed to Chicago in 2015 http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/NFL-Draft-headed-to-Chicago-in-2015/3ac322b1-3b4c-4a16-aba7-6e08d31b1756 June 3, 2015 New York Giants Giants.com October 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150930065327/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/NFL-Draft-headed-to-Chicago-in-2015/3ac322b1-3b4c-4a16-aba7-6e08d31b1756 September 30, 2015 dead mdy-all The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the first overall pick in the 1978 draft, by virtue of their 2–12 record in 1977. Tampa Bay traded the pick to the Oilers, for tight end Jimmie Giles and the Oilers' first- and second-round picks in the 1978 draft, and their third- and fifth-round picks in 1979.Wire services. "Oilers make a deal". Eugene Register-Guard. Apr 25, 1978 Leon White, who was drafted in the third round, went on to have an extensive professional wrestling career as Big Van Vader.Buckner Brandon NFL career was ended by an injury - Pro wrestler Vader has son playing with OU http://newsok.com/article/2916835 December 11, 2017 The Oklahoman NewsOK.com October 23, 2005 Player selections 12 yes * = compensatory selection † = Pro BowlerPlayers are identified as a Pro Bowler if they were selected for the Pro Bowl at any time in their career. ‡= Hall of FamerPlayers are identified as a Hall of Famer if they have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 1978 12 1 1 yes Houston Oilers Earl Campbell Running back 1977 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes yes yes from Tampa Bay Heisman Trophy winner Heisman Trophy http://www.heisman.com/winners/m-nieuwenbroek77.php August 14, 2013August 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes 1978 12 1 2 Kansas City Chiefs Art Still Defensive end 1977 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes yes 1978 12 1 3 New Orleans Saints Wes Chandler Wide receiver 1977 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes yes 1978 12 1 4 New York Jets Chris Ward Chris Ward (American football) Tackle 1977 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1978 12 1 5 Buffalo Bills Terry Miller Terry Miller (running back) Running back 1977 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes 1978 12 1 6 Green Bay Packers James Lofton Wide receiver 1977 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes yes yes 1978 12 1 7 San Francisco 49ers Ken MacAfee Tight end 1977 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1978 12 1 8 Cincinnati Bengals Ross Browner Defensive end 1977 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes from Philadelphia 1978 12 1 9 Seattle Seahawks Keith Simpson Keith Simpson (American football) Cornerback 1977 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes 1978 12 1 10 New York Giants Gordon King Gordon King (American football) Tackle 1977 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes 1978 12 1 11 Detroit Lions Luther Bradley Cornerback 1977 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1978 12 1 12 Cleveland Browns Clay Matthews Clay Matthews Jr. Linebacker 1977 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes yes 1978 12 1 13 Atlanta Falcons Mike Kenn Tackle 1977 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes yes 1978 12 1 14 San Diego Chargers John Jefferson John Jefferson (American football) Wide receiver 1977 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes yes 1978 12 1 15 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Steve Little Steve Little (American football) Kicker 1977 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1978 12 1 16 Cincinnati Bengals Blair Bush Center 1977 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1978 12 1 17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Doug Williams Doug Williams (quarterback) Quarterback 1977 Grambling State University Grambling State Tigers Grambling State yes from Houston 1978 12 1 18 New England Patriots Bob Cryder Guard 1977 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1978 12 1 19 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Ken Greene Safety 1977 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes from Washington 1978 12 1 20 Los Angeles Rams Elvis Peacock Running back 1977 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes from Chicago via Cleveland 1978 12 1 21 Minnesota Vikings Randy Holloway Defensive end 1977 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1978 12 1 22 Pittsburgh Steelers Ron Johnson Ron Johnson (cornerback) Cornerback 1977 Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan Hurons Eastern Michigan yes 1978 12 1 23 Cleveland Browns Ozzie Newsome Tight end 1977 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes yes yes from Los Angeles 1978 12 1 24 San Francisco 49ers Dan Bunz Linebacker 1977 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach State 49ers Long Beach State yes from Miami 1978 12 1 25 Baltimore Colts Reese McCall Tight end 1977 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes 1978 12 1 26 Green Bay Packers John Anderson John Anderson (American football) Linebacker 1977 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes from Oakland 1978 12 1 27 Denver Broncos Don Latimer Defensive tackle 1977 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1978 12 1 28 Dallas Cowboys Larry Bethea Defensive end 1977 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1978 12 2 29 yes Kansas City Chiefs Sylvester Hicks Defensive end 1977 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1978 12 2 30 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Johnny Davis Johnny Davis (American football) Running back 1977 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1978 12 2 31 New York Jets Mark Merrill Linebacker 1977 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1978 12 2 32 Buffalo Bills Dee Hardison Defensive end 1977 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1978 12 2 33 New Orleans Saints James Taylor J. T. Taylor (American football) Offensive tackle 1977 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1978 12 2 34 Green Bay Packers Mike Hunt Mike Hunt (American football) Linebacker 1977 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1978 12 2 35 Cincinnati Bengals Ray Griffin Cornerback 1977 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes from Philadelphia 1978 12 2 36 Seattle Seahawks Keith Butler Keith Butler (American football) Linebacker 1977 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes 1978 12 2 37 New York Giants Odis McKinney Cornerback 1977 University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1978 12 2 38 Buffalo Bills Scott Hutchinson Scott Hutchinson (American football) Defensive end 1977 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes from San Francisco 1978 12 2 39 Cleveland Browns Johnny Evans Johnny Evans (American football) Punter 1977 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State yes 1978 12 2 40 Detroit Lions Al Baker Defensive end 1977 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes yes 1978 12 2 41 San Diego Chargers Milton Hardaway Offensive tackle 1977 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes 1978 12 2 42 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) John Barefield Linebacker 1977 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Texas A&I no 1978 12 2 43 Atlanta Falcons Steve Stewart Steve Stewart (American football) Linebacker 1977 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1978 12 2 44 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Brett Moritz Guard 1977 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes from Houston 1978 12 2 45 Cincinnati Bengals Dave Turner Deacon Turner Running back 1977 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1978 12 2 46 Los Angeles Rams Stan Johnson Stan Johnson (American football) Defensive tackle 1977 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes from Washington 1978 12 2 47 San Francisco 49ers Walt Downing Guard 1977 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes from Chicago 1978 12 2 48 Minnesota Vikings John Turner John Turner (American football) Cornerback 1977 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1978 12 2 49 Pittsburgh Steelers Willie Fry Defensive end 1977 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1978 12 2 50 New England Patriots Matt Cavanaugh Quarterback 1977 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1978 12 2 51 Miami Dolphins Guy Benjamin Quarterback 1977 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes 1978 12 2 52 Baltimore Colts Mike Woods Mike Woods (American football) Linebacker 1977 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati yes 1978 12 2 53 Los Angeles Rams Ron Smith Ron Smith (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1977 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1978 12 2 54 Oakland Raiders Dave Browning Defensive end 1977 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1978 12 2 55 Denver Broncos Bill Gay William Gay (defensive lineman) Tight end 1977 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1978 12 2 56 Dallas Cowboys Todd Christensen Tight end 1977 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes yes 1978 12 3 57 yes Oakland Raiders Derrick Jensen Derrick Jensen (American football) Running back 1977 University of Texas at Arlington UT Arlington Mavericks Texas Arlington yes from Tampa Bay 1978 12 3 58 Kansas City Chiefs Gary Spani Linebacker 1977 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes 1978 12 3 59 Buffalo Bills Dennis Johnson Dennis Johnson (fullback) Fullback 1977 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1978 12 3 60 New Orleans Saints Barry Bennett Defensive tackle 1977 Concordia College (Moorhead, Minnesota) Concordia Cobbers Concordia (Moorhead) no 1978 12 3 61 New York Jets Mickey Shuler Tight end 1977 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1978 12 3 62 Green Bay Packers Estus Hood Cornerback 1977 Illinois State University Illinois State Redbirds Illinois State yes 1978 12 3 63 Seattle Seahawks Bob Jury Cornerback 1977 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1978 12 3 64 Miami Dolphins Lyman Smith Lyman Smith (American football) Defensive tackle 1977 Duke University Duke Blue Devils Duke yes from N. Y. Giants 1978 12 3 65 Buffalo Bills Danny Fulton Wide receiver 1977 University of Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks Nebraska–Omaha no from San Francisco 1978 12 3 66 Philadelphia Eagles Reggie Wilkes Linebacker 1977 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes 1978 12 3 67 Cleveland Browns Larry Collins Larry Collins (American football) Running back 1977 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Texas A&I no from Detroit 1978 12 3 68 Cleveland Browns Mark Miller Mark Miller (quarterback, born 1956) Quarterback 1977 Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Falcons Bowling Green yes 1978 12 3 69 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Doug Greene Defensive back 1977 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Texas A&I no 1978 12 3 70 Atlanta Falcons Stan Waldemore Guard 1977 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1978 12 3 71 San Diego Chargers Rickey Anderson Running back 1977 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State yes 1978 12 3 72 Cincinnati Bengals Ted Vincent Defensive tackle 1977 Wichita State University Wichita State Shockers Wichita State yes 1978 12 3 73 Houston Oilers Gifford Nielsen Quarterback 1977 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1978 12 3 74 Chicago Bears Brad Shearer Defensive tackle 1977 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1978 12 3 75 Minnesota Vikings Whip Walton Linebacker 1977 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1978 12 3 76 Pittsburgh Steelers Craig Colquitt Punter 1977 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1978 12 3 77 New England Patriots Carlos Pennywell Wide receiver 1977 Grambling State University Grambling State Tigers Grambling State yes 1978 12 3 78 Los Angeles Rams Frank Corral Kicker 1977 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes from Washington 1978 12 3 79 San Francisco 49ers Ernie Hughes Guard 1977 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes from Baltimore 1978 12 3 80 Los Angeles Rams Leon White Big Van Vader Center 1977 University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1978 12 3 81 Miami Dolphins Jimmy Cefalo Wide receiver 1977 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1978 12 3 82 Oakland Raiders Lindsey Mason Offensive tackle 1977 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1978 12 3 83 Cincinnati Bengals Don Bass Don Bass (American football) Wide receiver 1977 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes from Denver 1978 12 3 84 Dallas Cowboys Dave Hudgens Dave Hudgens (American football) Offensive tackle 1977 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1978 12 4 85 yes Kansas City Chiefs Daniel Johnson Daniel Johnson (American football) Linebacker 1977 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1978 12 4 86 Oakland Raiders Maurice Harvey Safety 1977 Ball State University Ball State Cardinals Ball State yes from Tampa Bay 1978 12 4 87 New Orleans Saints Don Schwartz Safety 1977 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1978 12 4 88 New York Jets Dodie Donnell no Running back 1977 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1978 12 4 89 Buffalo Bills Lucius Sanford Linebacker 1977 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes 1978 12 4 89.5 Green Bay Packers no pick, penalized by NFL for staging illegal workouts in February with draft-eligible players 1978 12 4 90 New York Giants Billy Taylor Billy Taylor (running back, born 1956) Running back 1977 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes 1978 12 4 91 San Francisco 49ers Terry LeCount Wide receiver 1977 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1978 12 4 92 Philadelphia Eagles Dennis Harrison Defensive tackle 1977 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Commodores Vanderbilt yes 1978 12 4 92.5 Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks forfeited their 1978 fourth round pick after selecting Al Hunter in the 1977 Supplemental draft 1978 12 4 93 Miami Dolphins Gerald Small Cornerback 1977 San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose State yes from Cleveland 1978 12 4 94 Detroit Lions William Fifer no Offensive tackle 1977 West Texas A&M University West Texas State Buffaloes West Texas State yes 1978 12 4 95 Atlanta Falcons Brian Cabral Linebacker 1977 University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1978 12 4 96 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) George Collins George Collins (American football) Guard 1977 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes from San Diego 1978 12 4 97 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Jimmy Childs Wide receiver 1977 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Cal Poly Mustangs Cal Poly yes 1978 12 4 98 Houston Oilers Mike Renfro Wide receiver 1977 Texas Christian University TCU Horned Frogs TCU yes 1978 12 4 99 Cincinnati Bengals Dennis Law Dennis Law (American football) Wide receiver 1977 East Tennessee State University East Tennessee State Buccaneers East Tennessee State yes 1978 12 4 100 Minnesota Vikings Jim Hough Center 1977 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State yes 1978 12 4 101 Pittsburgh Steelers Larry Anderson Larry Anderson (American football) Cornerback 1977 Louisiana Tech University Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Louisiana Tech yes 1978 12 4 102 New England Patriots Dwight Wheeler Offensive tackle 1977 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1978 12 4 103 Cleveland Browns Pete Pallara no Guard 1977 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chattanooga Mocs Tennessee-Chattanooga yes from Washington via Los Angeles 1978 12 4 104 Kansas City Chiefs Pete Woods no Quarterback 1977 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes from Chicago 1978 12 4 105 Los Angeles Rams Mark Manges Quarterback 1977 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes 1978 12 4 106 Miami Dolphins Eric Laakso Offensive tackle 1977 Tulane University Tulane Green Wave Tulane yes 1978 12 4 107 Detroit Lions Homer Elias Guard 1977 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes from Baltimore 1978 12 4 108 Oakland Raiders Joe Stewart Joe Stewart (American football) Wide receiver 1977 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1978 12 4 109 Detroit Lions Larry Tearry Center 1977 Wake Forest University Wake Forest Demon Deacons Wake Forest yes from Denver 1978 12 4 110 Dallas Cowboys Alois Blackwell Running back 1977 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1978 12 5 111 yes Miami Dolphins Ted Burgmeier Safety 1977 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes from Tampa Bay 1978 12 5 112 Kansas City Chiefs Jerrold McRae Wide receiver 1977 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1978 12 5 113 New York Jets Randy Sidler Linebacker 1977 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1978 12 5 114 Buffalo Bills Ken Spaeth no Tight end 1977 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1978 12 5 115 New Orleans Saints Eric Felton Cornerback 1977 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes 1978 12 5 116 Green Bay Packers Mike Douglass Mike Douglass (American football) Linebacker 1977 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1978 12 5 117 Baltimore Colts Frank Myers Frank Myers (American football) Offensive tackle 1977 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes from San Francisco 1978 12 5 118 Kansas City Chiefs Dwight Carey no Defensive tackle 1977 University of Texas at Arlington UT Arlington Mavericks Texas Arlington yes from Philadelphia 1978 12 5 119 Seattle Seahawks Louis Bullard Offensive tackle 1977 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes 1978 12 5 120 New York Giants Terry Jackson Terry Jackson (cornerback) Cornerback 1977 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1978 12 5 121 Detroit Lions Amos Fowler Guard 1977 University of Southern Mississippi Southern Miss Golden Eagles Southern Miss yes 1978 12 5 122 Cleveland Browns Keith Wright Keith Wright (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1977 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes 1978 12 5 123 Detroit Lions Dan Gray Dan Gray (American football) Defensive end 1977 Rutgers University Rutgers Scarlet Knights Rutgers yes from San Diego 1978 12 5 124 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Earl Carr Running back 1977 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1978 12 5 125 Atlanta Falcons Dennis Pearson Wide receiver 1977 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1978 12 5 126 Cincinnati Bengals Tom Dinkel Linebacker 1977 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1978 12 5 127 San Francisco 49ers Archie Reese Defensive tackle 1977 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes from Houston via Kansas City thorough Chicago 1978 12 5 128 Green Bay Packers Willie Wilder no Running back 1977 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes from Pittsburgh 1978 12 5 129 New England Patriots Bill Matthews Bill Matthews (American football) Linebacker 1977 South Dakota State University South Dakota State Jackrabbits South Dakota State no 1978 12 5 130 Philadelphia Eagles Norris Banks no Running back 1977 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes from Washington 1978 12 5 131 Cincinnati Bengals Rob Hertel Quarterback 1977 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from Chicago 1978 12 5 132 New York Giants Jim Krahl Defensive tackle 1977 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes from Minnesota 1978 12 5 133 San Francisco 49ers Bruce Threadgill Safety 1977 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes from Miami 1978 12 5 134 Kansas City Chiefs Robert Woods Robert Woods (wide receiver, born 1955) Wide receiver 1977 Grambling State University Grambling State Tigers Grambling State yes from Baltimore 1978 12 5 135 San Diego Chargers John Choma John Choma (offensive lineman) Guard 1977 University of Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia yes from Los Angeles 1978 12 5 136 Oakland Raiders Derrick Ramsey Tight end 1977 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1978 12 5 137 New York Giants Brian DeRoo Wide receiver 1977 University of Redlands Redlands Bulldogs Redlands no from Denver 1978 12 5 138 Dallas Cowboys Rich Rosen no Guard 1977 Syracuse University Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse yes 1978 12 6 139 yes Chicago Bears John Skibinski Running back 1977 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes from Kansas City 1978 12 6 140 Oakland Raiders Tom Davis no Center 1977 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes from Tampa Bay 1978 12 6 141 New York Jets Bobby Jackson Bobby Jackson (cornerback) Cornerback 1977 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes from Buffalo 1978 12 6 142 New Orleans Saints Mike Rieker no Quarterback 1977 Lehigh University Lehigh Engineers Lehigh yes 1978 12 6 143 New York Jets Gregg Robinson Defensive tackle 1977 Dartmouth College Dartmouth Big Green Dartmouth yes 1978 12 6 144 Green Bay Packers Leotis Harris Guard 1977 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1978 12 6 145 Buffalo Bills Eric Smith no Offensive tackle 1977 University of Southern Mississippi Southern Miss Golden Eagles Southern Miss yes from Philadelphia 1978 12 6 146 Seattle Seahawks Glenn Starks no Wide receiver 1977 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Texas A&I no 1978 12 6 147 New York Giants Randy Pass no Guard 1977 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes 1978 12 6 148 San Francisco 49ers Elliott Walker Running Back 1977 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1978 12 6 149 Cleveland Browns Al Pitts no Center 1977 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1978 12 6 150 Detroit Lions Dwight Hicks Safety 1977 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes yes 1978 12 6 151 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Jack Williams no Defensive end 1977 Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Falcons Bowling Green yes 1978 12 6 152 Atlanta Falcons Rodney Parker Wide receiver 1977 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1978 12 6 153 Detroit Lions Tony Ardizzone Guard 1977 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern yes from San Diego 1978 12 6 154 Houston Oilers Conrad Rucker Tight end 1977 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes 1978 12 6 155 Cincinnati Bengals Steve Geise no Running back 1977 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1978 12 6 156 New England Patriots Kem Coleman no Linebacker 1977 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes 1978 12 6 157 New Orleans Saints Francis Chesley Linebacker 1977 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming yes from Washington via Houston 1978 12 6 158 Chicago Bears Mekeli Ieremia Defensive end 1977 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1978 12 6 159 Washington Redskins Tony Green Tony Green (American football) Running back 1977 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes yes from San Francisco 1978 12 6 160 Pittsburgh Steelers Randy Reutershan Wide receiver 1977 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1978 12 6 161 Baltimore Colts Ben Garry Running back 1977 University of Southern Mississippi Southern Miss Golden Eagles Southern Miss yes 1978 12 6 162 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Elijah Marshall no Wide receiver 1977 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State yes from Los Angeles 1978 12 6 163 Miami Dolphins Doug Betters Defensive end 1977 University of Nevada, Reno Nevada Wolf Pack Nevada yes yes 1978 12 6 164 Oakland Raiders Mike Levenseller Wide receiver 1977 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1978 12 6 165 Detroit Lions Jesse Thompson Jesse Thompson (American football) Wide receiver 1977 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes from Denver 1978 12 6 166 Dallas Cowboys Harold Randolph Linebacker 1977 East Carolina University East Carolina Pirates East Carolina yes 1978 12 7 167 yes Atlanta Falcons Alfred Jackson Alfred Jackson (American football) Wide receiver 1977 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes from Tampa Bay 1978 12 7 168 Kansas City Chiefs Ricky Odom Cornerback 1977 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1978 12 7 169 New York Jets Levi Armstrong no Defensive back 1977 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes from New Orleans 1978 12 7 170 New York Jets James Earley Jim Earley Running back 1977 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1978 12 7 171 Buffalo Bills Mario Celotto Linebacker 1977 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1978 12 7 172 Green Bay Packers George Plasketes no Linebacker 1977 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes 1978 12 7 173 Seattle Seahawks John Harris John Harris (safety) Safety 1977 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1978 12 7 174 New York Giants Dan Doornink Running back 1977 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1978 12 7 175 San Francisco 49ers Fred Quillan Center 1977 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes yes 1978 12 7 176 Oakland Raiders Arthur Whittington Running back 1977 Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs SMU yes from Philadelphia 1978 12 7 177 Detroit Lions Bruce Gibson no Running back 1977 University of the Pacific (United States) Pacific Tigers Pacific yes 1978 12 7 178 Miami Dolphins Karl Baldischwiler Offensive tackle 1977 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes from Cleveland 1978 12 7 179 Atlanta Falcons James Wright James Wright (tight end) Tight end 1977 Texas Christian University TCU Horned Frogs TCU yes 1978 12 7 180 San Diego Chargers Cliff Featherstone Defensive back 1977 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes 1978 12 7 181 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Dave Stief Wide receiver 1977 Portland State University Portland State Vikings Portland State no 1978 12 7 182 Cincinnati Bengals Joe Branson no Defensive back 1977 Livingstone College Livingstone Blue Bears Livingstone no 1978 12 7 183 Buffalo Bills Steve Powell Steve Powell (American football) Running back 1977 Truman State University Northeast Missouri State Bulldogs Northeast Missouri State no from Houston 1978 12 7 184 Kansas City Chiefs Bill Kellar Wide receiver 1977 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes from Washington 1978 12 7 185 Chicago Bears Herman Jones no Wide receiver 1977 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1978 12 7 186 Philadelphia Eagles Greg Marshall Greg Marshall (defensive lineman) Defensive tackle 1977 Oregon State University Oregon State Beavers Oregon State yes from Minnesota 1978 12 7 187 Pittsburgh Steelers Mark Dufresne no Tight end 1977 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1978 12 7 188 New England Patriots Mike Hawkins Mike Hawkins (linebacker) Linebacker 1977 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Texas A&I no 1978 12 7 189 Los Angeles Rams Reggie Doss Defensive end 1977 Hampton University Hampton Pirates Hampton no 1978 12 7 190 Miami Dolphins Lloyd Henry no Wide receiver 1977 Truman State University Northeast Missouri State Bulldogs Northeast Missouri State no 1978 12 7 191 Baltimore Colts Jeff Logan Running back 1977 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1978 12 7 192 Oakland Raiders Earl Inmon Linebacker 1977 Bethune–Cookman University Bethune–Cookman Wildcats Bethune–Cookman no 1978 12 7 193 Cincinnati Bengals Danny Bass no Offensive tackle 1977 Elon University Elon Phoenix Elon no from Denver 1978 12 7 194 Dallas Cowboys Tom Randall Tom Randall (American football) Defensive tackle 1977 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes 1978 12 8 195 yes Kansas City Chiefs John Henry White Running back 1977 Louisiana Tech University Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Louisiana Tech yes 1978 12 8 196 Tampa Bay Buccaneers John McGriff no Linebacker 1977 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1978 12 8 197 New York Jets Derrick Gaffney Wide receiver 1977 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1978 12 8 198 New England Patriots Terry Falcon Guard 1977 University of Montana Montana Grizzlies Montana yes 1978 12 8 199 New Orleans Saints Brooks Williams Brooks Williams (American football) Tight end 1977 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1978 12 8 200 Green Bay Packers Dennis Sproul Quarterback 1977 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1978 12 8 201 New York Giants Jeff Grady no Linebacker 1977 Florida A&M University Florida A&M Rattlers Florida A&M yes 1978 12 8 202 Washington Redskins Walker Lee no Wide receiver 1977 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1978 12 8 203 New York Jets Mike Mock Punter 1977 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes 1978 12 8 204 Minnesota Vikings Mike Wood Mike Wood (American football) Kicker 1977 Southeast Missouri State University Southeast Missouri State Indians Southeast Missouri State no 1978 12 8 205 Cleveland Browns Jesse Turnbow Defensive tackle 1977 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1978 12 8 206 Detroit Lions Jim Breech Kicker 1977 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1978 12 8 207 Oakland Raiders Mark Nichols Mark Nichols (linebacker) Defensive end 1977 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes 1978 12 8 208 Pittsburgh Steelers Rick Moser Running back 1977 University of Rhode Island Rhode Island Rams Rhode Island yes 1978 12 8 209 Atlanta Falcons David Adkins no Linebacker 1977 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1978 12 8 210 Houston Oilers J. C. Wilson Defensive back 1977 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1978 12 8 211 Cincinnati Bengals Bill Miller no Tackle 1977 Western Illinois University Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois no 1978 12 8 212 Chicago Bears George Freitas no Tight end 1977 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1978 12 8 213 New York Jets Roy Eppes no Defensive back 1977 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes 1978 12 8 214 Pittsburgh Steelers Andre Keyes no Wide receiver 1977 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Cal Poly Mustangs Cal Poly yes 1978 12 8 215 New England Patriots Mosi Tatupu Running back 1977 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes yes 1978 12 8 216 Atlanta Falcons David Williams no Defensive back 1977 University of Tennessee at Martin Tennessee–Martin Pacers Tennessee–Martin no 1978 12 8 217 Miami Dolphins Sean Clancy Sean Clancy (American football) Linebacker 1977 Amherst College Amherst Lord Jeffs Amherst no 1978 12 8 218 Baltimore Colts Monte Anthony no Running back 1977 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1978 12 8 219 Washington Redskins Don Hover Linebacker 1977 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1978 12 8 220 San Diego Chargers Gavin Hendrick no Punter 1977 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1978 12 8 221 Denver Broncos Frank Smith no Tackle 1977 Alabama A&M University Alabama A&M Bulldogs Alabama A&M no 1978 12 8 222 Dallas Cowboys Homer Butler Wide receiver 1977 UCLA UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1978 12 9 223 yes Tampa Bay Buccaneers Willie Taylor Willie Taylor (American football) Wide receiver 1977 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1978 12 9 224 Kansas City Chiefs Larry Brown no Tackle 1977 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1978 12 9 225 New York Jets Reggie Grant Defensive back 1977 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes 1978 12 9 226 New Orleans Saints Richard Carter no Defensive back 1977 North Carolina State University North Carolina State Wolfpack NC State yes 1978 12 9 227 New York Jets Neil Hutton no Defensive back 1977 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1978 12 9 228 Green Bay Packers Keith Myers no Quarterback 1977 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State yes 1978 12 9 229 San Francisco 49ers Herman Redden no Defensive back 1977 Howard University Howard Bison Howard yes 1978 12 9 230 Philadelphia Eagles Charles Williams Charles Williams (gridiron football) Defensive back 1977 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes 1978 12 9 231 Seattle Seahawks Rich Grimmett no Tackle 1977 University of Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes 1978 12 9 232 New York Giants Bill Swiacki no Tight end 1977 Amherst College Amherst Lord Jeffs Amherst no 1978 12 9 233 San Francisco 49ers Dean Moore Linebacker 1977 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1978 12 9 234 Cleveland Browns Jon Kramer no Guard 1977 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1978 12 9 235 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Joe Mosley no Tight end 1977 Central State University Central State Marauders Central State (OH) no 1978 12 9 236 Atlanta Falcons Tom Pridemore Safety 1977 West Virginia University West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia yes 1978 12 9 237 San Diego Chargers Henry Bradley Henry Bradley (American football) Defensive tackle 1977 Alcorn State University Alcorn State Braves Alcorn State yes 1978 12 9 238 Cincinnati Bengals Ron Shumon Linebacker 1977 Wichita State University Wichita State Shockers Wichita State yes 1978 12 9 239 Houston Oilers Jim Mol no Defensive end 1977 Morningside University Morningside Mustangs Morningside no 1978 12 9 240 Minnesota Vikings Mike Deutsch no Punter 1977 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes 1978 12 9 241 Pittsburgh Steelers Lance Reynolds no Tackle 1977 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1978 12 9 242 New England Patriots Tim Peterson no Linebacker 1977 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1978 12 9 243 Washington Redskins Mike Martin no Quarterback 1977 Santa Clara University Santa Clara Broncos Santa Clara no 1978 12 9 244 Chicago Bears Mike Martin no Linebacker 1977 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1978 12 9 245 Baltimore Colts Dave Studdard Tackle 1977 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1978 12 9 246 Los Angeles Rams Andre Anderson Andre Anderson (gridiron football, born 1955) Defensive end 1977 New Mexico State University New Mexico State Aggies New Mexico State yes 1978 12 9 247 Miami Dolphins Bruce Hardy Tight end 1977 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1978 12 9 248 San Diego Chargers Blake Whitlatch Linebacker 1977 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1978 12 9 249 San Francisco 49ers Steve McDaniels no Tackle 1977 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1978 12 9 250 Dallas Cowboys Russ Williams no Defensive back 1977 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1978 12 10 251 yes Kansas City Chiefs Earl Bryant no Defensive end 1977 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes 1978 12 10 252 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aaron Brown Aaron Brown (linebacker) Linebacker 1977 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1978 12 10 253 New York Giants Greg Jorgensen no Guard 1977 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1978 12 10 254 New York Jets Louis Richardson no Defensive end 1977 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1978 12 10 255 Buffalo Bills Will Grant Center 1977 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1978 12 10 256 Green Bay Packers Larry Key Running back 1977 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1978 12 10 257 Atlanta Falcons Ricky Patton Running back 1977 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes 1978 12 10 258 Seattle Seahawks Rob Stewart no Lafayette 1977 Lafayette College Lafayette Leopards Lafayette yes 1978 12 10 259 Green Bay Packers Mark Totten no Center 1977 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1978 12 10 260 San Francisco 49ers Mike Connell Mike Connell (American football) Punter 1977 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati yes 1978 12 10 261 Cleveland Browns Brent Watson no Tackle 1977 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1978 12 10 262 Detroit Lions Fred Arrington no Linebacker 1977 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1978 12 10 263 Atlanta Falcons Ray Strong Ray Strong (American football) Running back 1977 University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels UNLV yes 1978 12 10 264 San Diego Chargers Charles Price no Tight end 1977 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati yes 1978 12 10 265 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Randy Gill no Linebacker 1977 San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose State yes 1978 12 10 266 Houston Oilers Steve Young no Tight end 1977 Wake Forest University Wake Forest Demon Deacons Wake Forest yes 1978 12 10 267 Cincinnati Bengals Tom DePaso Linebacker 1977 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1978 12 10 268 Pittsburgh Steelers Doug Becker Linebacker 1977 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1978 12 10 269 New England Patriots Bryan Ferguson no Defensive back 1977 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1978 12 10 270 Washington Redskins Scott Hartenstein no Defensive end 1977 Azusa Pacific University Azusa Pacific Cougars Azusa Pacific no 1978 12 10 271 Chicago Bears Ben Zambiasi Linebacker 1977 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1978 12 10 272 Minnesota Vikings Hughie Shaw no Running back 1977 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&I Javelinas Texas A&I no 1978 12 10 273 Los Angeles Rams Charles Peal no Tackle 1977 Indiana University Bloomington Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes 1978 12 10 274 Miami Dolphins Mark Dennard Center 1977 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1978 12 10 275 Baltimore Colts Dallas Owens no Defensive back 1977 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1978 12 10 276 Pittsburgh Steelers Tom Jurich Kicker 1977 Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Northern Arizona yes from Tampa Bay for Ernie Holmeshttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=EOEhAAAAIBAJ&dq=steelers%20ernie-holmes%20tampa&pg=5606%2C680479 Did Noll Win Draft Lottery? Sheeley Glenn May 3, 1978 Pittsburgh Press D-1 April 2, 2010 1978 12 10 277 Denver Broncos Vince Kinney Wide receiver 1977 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes 1978 12 10 278 Dallas Cowboys Barry Tomasetti no Tackle 1977 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1978 12 11 279 yes Pittsburgh Steelers Nat Terry Defensive back 1977 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes from Tampa Bay for Ernie Holmes 1978 12 11 280 Kansas City Chiefs Ray Milo Defensive back 1977 New Mexico State University New Mexico State Aggies New Mexico State yes 1978 12 11 281 New York Jets Pat Ryan Pat Ryan (American football) Quarterback 1977 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1978 12 11 282 Buffalo Bills Jerry Blanton Linebacker 1977 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1978 12 11 283 New Orleans Saints Nathan Besaint no Defensive tackle 1977 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes 1978 12 11 284 Green Bay Packers Terry Jones Terry Jones (defensive tackle) Defensive tackle 1977 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1978 12 11 285 New Orleans Saints Dave Riley no Running back 1977 West Virginia University West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia yes 1978 12 11 286 New York Giants Dennis Heim no Defensive tackle 1977 Missouri State University Southwest Missouri State Bears Southwest Missouri State no 1978 12 11 287 San Francisco 49ers Willie McCray Defensive end 1977 Troy University Troy State Trojans Troy State yes 1978 12 11 288 Philadelphia Eagles Billy Campfield Running back 1977 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1978 12 11 289 Detroit Lions Richard Murray no Defensive tackle 1977 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1978 12 11 290 Cleveland Browns Larry Gillard no Defensive tackle 1977 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1978 12 11 291 Oakland Raiders Dean Jones no Defensive back 1977 Fresno State University Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State yes 1978 12 11 292 Cincinnati Bengals Cal Prince no Running back 1977 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville yes 1978 12 11 293 Atlanta Falcons Scooter Reed no Defensive back 1977 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1978 12 11 294 Cincinnati Bengals Mark Donahue Guard 1977 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1978 12 11 295 Houston Oilers Willie Thicklen no Wide receiver 1977 Alabama State University Alabama State Hornets Alabama State no 1978 12 11 296 New England Patriots Charlie Williams no Linebacker 1977 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1978 12 11 297 Washington Redskins Mike Williams no Defensive back 1977 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1978 12 11 298 Chicago Bears Walt Underwood no Defensive end 1977 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1978 12 11 299 Minnesota Vikings Ron Harris no Running back 1977 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes 1978 12 11 300 Pittsburgh Steelers Tom Brzoza Center 1977 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1978 12 11 301 Seattle Seahawks George Halas no Linebacker 1977 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1978 12 11 302 Baltimore Colts Henry Mason no Wide receiver 1977 University of Central Missouri Central Missouri State Mules Central Missouri State no 1978 12 11 303 Los Angeles Rams Ron Hostetler no Linebacker 1977 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1978 12 11 304 Oakland Raiders Bob Glazebrook Defensive back 1977 Fresno State University Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State yes 1978 12 11 305 Denver Broncos Lacy Brumley no Tackle 1977 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes 1978 12 11 306 Dallas Cowboys Dennis Thurman Cornerback 1977 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1978 12 12 307 yes Kansas City Chiefs Willie Brock no Center 1977 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1978 12 12 308 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kevin McLee no Running back 1977 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1978 12 12 309 Buffalo Bills Richard Crump Running back 1977 Northeastern State University Northeastern State RiverHawks Northeastern State no 1978 12 12 310 New Orleans Saints Larry Hardy Larry Hardy (American football) Tight end 1977 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes 1978 12 12 311 New York Jets Alan Williams Alan Williams (American football) Punter 1977 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1978 12 12 312 Green Bay Packers Eason Ramson Tight end 1977 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1978 12 12 313 New York Giants Greg Lawson no Running back 1977 Western Illinois University Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois no 1978 12 12 314 San Francisco 49ers Dan Irons Tackle 1977 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes 1978 12 12 315 Philadelphia Eagles Mark Slater Mark Slater (American football) Center 1977 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1978 12 12 316 Seattle Seahawks Jeff Bergeron no Running back 1977 Lamar University Lamar Cardinals Lamar yes 1978 12 12 317 Cleveland Browns Leo Biedermann Tackle 1977 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1978 12 12 318 Detroit Lions Mark Patterson no Defensive back 1977 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1978 12 12 319 St. Louis Cardinals Anthony Clay no Linebacker 1977 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State yes 1978 12 12 320 Atlanta Falcons Daria Butler no Linebacker 1977 Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes 1978 12 12 321 San Diego Chargers Kevin Bell Kevin Bell (American football) Wide reciever 1977 Lamar University Lamar Cardinals Lamar yes 1978 12 12 322 Houston Oilers John Schuhmacher Guard 1977 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1978 12 12 323 Cincinnati Bengals Kim Featsent no Wide receiver 1977 Kent State University Kent State Golden Flashes Kent State yes 1978 12 12 324 Washington Redskins Steve McCabe Guard 1977 Bowdoin College Bowdoin Polar Bears Bowdoin no 1978 12 12 325 Chicago Bears Lew Sibley no Linebacker 1977 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1978 12 12 326 Minnesota Vikings Jeff Morrow Tackle 1977 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1978 12 12 327 Pittsburgh Steelers Brad Carr no Linebacker 1977 University of Maryland Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes 1978 12 12 328 New England Patriots John Gibney Center 1977 Colgate University Colgate Raiders Colgate no 1978 12 12 329 Baltimore Colts Bruce Allen Bruce Allen (American football) Punter 1977 Richmond University Richmond Spiders Richmond yes 1978 12 12 330 Los Angeles Rams Gus Coppens Tackle 1977 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1978 12 12 331 Miami Dolphins Mike Moore Mike Moore (running back) Running back 1977 Middle Tennessee State University Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Middle Tennessee yes 1978 12 12 332 Oakland Raiders Joe Conron no Wide receiver 1977 University of the Pacific Pacific Tigers Pacific yes 1978 12 12 333 Miami Dolphins Bill Kenney Quarterback 1977 University of Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Bears Northern Colorado yes no 1978 12 12 334This last selection is commonly referred to as Mr. Irrelevant. Dallas Cowboys Lee Washburn no Guard 1977 Montana State University Montana State Bobcats Montana State yes Supplemental draft 1978 12 — San Francisco 49ers Rod Connors Running back no 1977 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes Notable undrafted players † = Pro Bowler ‡= Hall of Famer yes 1978 yes Atlanta Falcons Lewis Gilbert Lewis Gilbert (American football) Tight end 1977 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida no yes 1978 yes Atlanta Falcons Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen (American football) Kicker 1977 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State no yes 1978 yes Baltimore Colts Roger Farmer Roger Farmer (American football) Wide receiver 1977 Baker University Baker Wildcats Baker no no 1978 yes Buffalo Bills Joe Shipp Joe Shipp (American football) Tight end 1977 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC no yes 1978 yes Chicago Bears Mike Morgan Mike Morgan (running back) Running back 1977 University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin no yes 1978 yes Chicago Bears Jack Steptoe Wide receiver 1977 University of Utah Utah Utes Utah no yes 1978 yes Chicago Bears Mike Ulmer Safety 1977 Doane University Doane Tigers Doane no no 1978 yes Dallas Cowboys Dave Kraayeveld Defensive end 1977 Milton College Milton Wildcats Milton no no 1978 yes Dallas Cowboys Joe Moreino Defensive tackle 1977 Idaho State University Idaho State Bengals Idaho State no yes 1978 yes Dallas Cowboys Robert Steele Robert Steele (American football) Wide receiver 1977 University of North Alabama North Alabama Lions North Alabama no no 1978 yes Denver Broncos Herb Christopher Herb Christopher (American football) Safety 1977 Morris Brown College Morris Brown Wolverines Morris Brown no no 1978 yes Detroit Lions Ken Callicutt Running back 1977 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson no yes 1978 yes Detroit Lions Kit Lathrop Defensive tackle 1977 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State no yes 1978 yes Detroit Lions John Sokolosky Center 1977 Wayne State University Wayne State Tartars Wayne State no yes 1978 yes Green Bay Packers Paul Coffman Tight end 1977 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes yes 1978 yes Green Bay Packers Walt Landers Running back 1977 Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta Panthers Clark Atlanta no no 1978 yes Green Bay Packers Paul Rudzinski Linebacker 1977 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State no yes 1978 yes Green Bay Packers Howard Sampson Defensive back 1977 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas no yes 1978 yes Houston Oilers yes Warren Moon QB 1977 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1978 yes Houston Oilers Guido Merkens Quarterback Wide receiver 1977 Sam Houston State University Sam Houston State Bearkats Sam Houston State yes yes 1978 yes Los Angeles Rams Alan Caldwell Defensive back 1977 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina no yes 1978 yes Los Angeles Rams Preston Dennard Wide receiver 1977 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico no yes 1978 yes Los Angeles Rams Dwayne O'Steen Cornerback 1977 San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose State no yes 1978 yes Los Angeles Rams Doug Smith Doug Smith (offensive lineman) Center Offensive guard 1977 Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Falcons Bowling Green yes yes 1978 yes Miami Dolphins John Bristor Cornerback 1977 Waynesburg College Waynesburg Yellow Jackets Waynesburg no no 1978 yes Miami Dolphins Zac Henderson Defensive back 1977 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma no yes 1978 yes Minnesota Vikings Kevin Miller Kevin Miller (American football) Wide receiver 1977 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville no yes 1978 yes Minnesota Vikings Harry Washington Harry Washington (American football) Wide receiver 1977 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State no yes 1978 yes New England Patriots Tom Birney Kicker 1977 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State no yes 1978 yes New England Patriots Nick Lowery Kicker 1977 Dartmouth College Dartmouth Big Green Dartmouth yes yes 1978 yes New Orleans Saints Ed Burns Ed Burns (American football) Quarterback 1977 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska no yes 1978 yes New York Jets Bobby Jones Bobby Jones (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1977 Millikin University Millikin Big Blue Millikin no no 1978 yes Oakland Raiders Mark Iwanowski Tight end 1977 University of Pennsylvania Penn Quakers Penn no yes 1978 yes Oakland Raiders Booker Russell Running back 1977 Texas State University Texas State Bobcats Texas State no no 1978 yes Philadelphia Eagles Ken Clarke Ken Clarke (American football) Defensive tackle 1977 Syracuse University Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse no yes 1978 yes Philadelphia Eagles Dan Rains Linebacker 1977 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati no yes 1978 yes Philadelphia Eagles Brenard Wilson Safety 1977 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Commodores Vanderbilt no yes 1978 yes Pittsburgh Steelers Thom Dornbrook Center 1977 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky no yes 1978 yes Seattle Seahawks Rufus Crawford Running back 1977 Virginia State University Virginia State Trojans Virginia State no no 1978 yes Seattle Seahawks Kerry Justin Cornerback 1977 Oregon State University Oregon State Beavers Oregon State no yes 1978 yes Seattle Seahawks Brian Peets Tight end 1977 University of the Pacific Pacific Tigers Pacific no yes 1978 yes Washington Redskins Cleo Montgomery Wide receiver 1977 Abilene Christian Abilene Christian Wildcats Abilene Christian no yes 1978 yes Washington Redskins George Roberts George Roberts (American football) Punter 1977 Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Gobblers Virginia Tech no yes 1978 yes Washington Redskins J. T. Smith J. T. Smith (American football) Wide receiver 1977 University of North Texas North Texas Mean Green North Texas yes yes Hall of Famers Earl Campbell, running back from Texas, taken 1st round 1st overall by Houston Oilers Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1991.List of 1990s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com Pro Football Hall of Fame http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#1990s October 11, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html July 31, 2008 dead mdy Ozzie Newsome, wide receiver from Alabama, taken 1st round 23rd overall by Cleveland Browns Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1999. James Lofton, wide receiver from Stanford, taken 1st round 6th overall by Green Bay Packers Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2003.List of 2000s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com Pro Football Hall of Fame http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#2000s October 11, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html July 31, 2008 dead mdy Warren Moon, quarterback from Washington, signed undrafted by Houston Oilers Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2006. References 30em External links NFL.com – 1978 Draft databaseFootball.com – 1978 Draft Pro Football Hall of Fame 1978 NFL Draft Listing at Pro Football Reference Category:NFL draft NFL Draft Draft NFL draft NFL Draft Category:American football in New York City Category:1970s in Manhattan Category:Sporting events in New York City Category:Sports in Manhattan