1973 NFL draft

National Football League draft July 2026 August 2023 1973 NFL draft Americana Hotel. LOC gsc.5a16951 (1).jpg Americana Hotel (location of the draft), photographed in 1962 January 30–31, 1973 Americana Hotelin New York City, New York NFL Charlie Wade, WRMiami Dolphins John Matuszak, DEHouston Oilers 10 Washington Redskins 23 Los Angeles Rams 442 17 5 G John Hannah P Ray Guy G Joe DeLamielleure QB Dan Fouts WR Drew Pearson 1972 1974 The 1973 NFL draft was held January 30–31, 1973, at the Americana 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 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 With the first overall pick of the draft, the Houston Oilers selected defensive end John Matuszak. Player selections 17 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. Round 1–10 1973 17 1 1 yes Houston Oilers John Matuszak Defensive end 1972 University of Tampa Tampa Spartans Tampa yes 1973 17 1 2 Baltimore Colts Bert Jones Quarterback 1972 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes yes from New Orleans 1973 17 1 3 Philadelphia Eagles Jerry Sisemore Offensive Tackle 1972 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes yes 1973 17 1 4 New England Patriots John Hannah John Hannah (American football) Guard 1972 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes yes yes 1973 17 1 5 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Dave Butz Defensive tackle 1972 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes yes 1973 17 1 6 Philadelphia Eagles Charle Young Tight end 1972 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes yes from San Diego 1973 17 1 7 Buffalo Bills Paul Seymour Paul Seymour (American football) Tight end 1972 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1973 17 1 8 Chicago Bears Wally Chambers Defensive end 1972 Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Kentucky Colonels Eastern Kentucky yes no 1973 17 1 9 Denver Broncos Otis Armstrong Running back 1972 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes yes 1973 17 1 10 Baltimore Colts Joe Ehrmann Defensive tackle 1972 Syracuse University Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse yes yes 1973 17 1 11 New England Patriots Sam Cunningham Fullback 1972 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes yes From Los Angeles 1973 17 1 12 Minnesota Vikings Chuck Foreman Running back 1972 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes yes 1973 17 1 13 New York Jets Burgess Owens Safety 1972 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1973 17 1 14 Houston Oilers George Amundson Running back 1972 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes from Atlanta 1973 17 1 15 Cincinnati Bengals Isaac Curtis Wide receiver 1972 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes yes 1973 17 1 16 Cleveland Browns Steve Holden Steve Holden (American football) Wide receiver 1972 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes from N. Y. Giants 1973 17 1 17 Detroit Lions Ernie Price Defensive end 1972 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Texas A&I no from Kansas City via Chicago 1973 17 1 18 San Francisco 49ers Mike Holmes Mike Holmes (wide receiver) Safety 1972 Texas Southern University Texas Southern Tigers Texas Southern yes 1973 17 1 19 New England Patriots Darryl Stingley Wide receiver 1972 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes from Detroit via Chicago 1973 17 1 20 Dallas Cowboys Billy Joe Dupree Tight end 1972 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes yes 1973 17 1 21 Green Bay Packers Barry Smith Barry Smith (American football) Wide receiver 1972 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1973 17 1 22 Cleveland Browns Pete Adams Offensive Tackle 1972 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1973 17 1 23 Oakland Raiders Ray Guy Punter 1972 University of Southern Mississippi Southern Miss Golden Eagles Southern Miss yes yes yes 1973 17 1 24 Pittsburgh Steelers J. T. Thomas J. T. Thomas (defensive back) Cornerback 1972 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes yes 1973 17 1 25 San Diego Chargers Johnny Rodgers Wide receiver 1972 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes From Washington via Baltimore Heisman Trophy winner Heisman Trophy http://www.heisman.com/winners/j-rodgers72.php dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111108160709/http://www.heisman.com/winners/j-rodgers72.php November 8, 2011 October 25, 2011 Heisman.com 1973 17 1 26 Buffalo Bills Joe DeLamielleure Guard 1972 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes yes yes From Miami 1973 17 2 27 yes Kansas City Chiefs Gary Butler Gary Butler (tight end) Tight end 1972 Rice University Rice Owls Rice yes from Houston 1973 17 2 28 Philadelphia Eagles Guy Morriss Guard 1972 Texas Christian University TCU Horned Frogs TCU yes 1973 17 2 29 New Orleans Saints Derland Moore Defensive end 1972 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1973 17 2 30 Cleveland Browns Greg Pruitt Running back 1972 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes yes from New England via N. Y. Giants 1973 17 2 31 Los Angeles Rams Cullen Bryant Running back 1972 University of Colorado Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes from San Diego 1973 17 2 32 Buffalo Bills Jeff Winans Defensive tackle 1972 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1973 17 2 33 Chicago Bears Gary Huff Quarterback 1972 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1973 17 2 34 Minnesota Vikings Jackie Wallace Cornerback 1972 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes from St. Louis 1973 17 2 35 Baltimore Colts Mike Barnes Mike Barnes (American football, born 1950) Defensive end 1972 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes yes 1973 17 2 36 Denver Broncos Barney Chavous Defensive end 1972 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State yes 1973 17 2 37 Los Angeles Rams Ron Jaworski Quarterback 1972 Youngstown State University Youngstown State Penguins Youngstown State yes no 1973 17 2 38 New York Jets Robert Woods Robert Woods (offensive tackle) Offensive tackle 1972 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1973 17 2 39 Atlanta Falcons Greg Marx Defensive tackle 1972 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1973 17 2 40 New York Giants Brad Van Pelt Linebacker 1972 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes yes from Minnesota 1973 17 2 41 San Francisco 49ers Willie Harper Linebacker 1972 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes from N. Y. Giants 1973 17 2 42 Los Angeles Rams Jim Youngblood Linebacker 1972 Tennessee Tech University Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech yes no from Kansas City 1973 17 2 43 Cincinnati Bengals Albert Chandler Al Chandler Tight end 1972 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1973 17 2 44 Detroit Lions Leon Crosswhite Running back 1972 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1973 17 2 45 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Gary Keithley Quarterback 1972 University of Texas at El Paso UTEP Miners UTEP yes from San Francisco 1973 17 2 46 Dallas Cowboys Golden Richards Wide receiver 1972 University of Hawaii Hawaii Rainbows Hawaii yes from Green Bay 1973 17 2 47 Cleveland Browns Jim Stienke Cornerback 1972 Texas State University Southwest Texas State Bobcats Southwest Texas State yes 1973 17 2 48 Chicago Bears Gary Hrivnak Defensive tackle 1972 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes from Dallas 1973 17 2 49 Oakland Raiders Monte Johnson Linebacker 1972 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1973 17 2 50 Pittsburgh Steelers Ken Phares yes Defensive back 1972 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1973 17 2 51 New Orleans Saints Steve Baumgartner Defensive end 1972 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes from Washington via N. Y. Giants 1973 17 2 52 Miami Dolphins Chuck Bradley Chuck Bradley (tight end) Center 1972 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes 1973 17 3 53 yes Dallas Cowboys Harvey Martin Defensive end 1972 East Texas State University East Texas State Lions East Texas State yes yes from Houston via New Orleans 1973 17 3 54 Denver Broncos Paul Howard Paul Howard (American football) Guard 1972 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes from New Orleans via Washington through Cleveland 1973 17 3 55 Philadelphia Eagles Randy Logan Safety 1972 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes yes 1973 17 3 56 New England Patriots Brad Dusek Defensive back 1972 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1973 17 3 57 Buffalo Bills Joe Ferguson Quarterback 1972 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1973 17 3 58 Detroit Lions John Brady no Tight end 1972 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes from Chicago 1973 17 3 59 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Fred Sturt Guard 1972 Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Falcons Bowling Green yes 1973 17 3 60 Los Angeles Rams Tim Stokes Offensive Tackle 1972 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes from San Diego 1973 17 3 61 Baltimore Colts Bill Olds Running back 1972 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes from Houston 1973 17 3 62 Baltimore Colts Jamie Rotella no Linebacker 1972 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1973 17 3 63 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Terry Metcalf Running back 1972 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach State 49ers Long Beach State yes yes from Los Angeles 1973 17 3 64 San Diego Chargers Dan Fouts Quarterback 1972 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes yes yes from Atlanta via Oakland 1973 17 3 65 Minnesota Vikings Jim Lash Wide receiver 1972 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern yes 1973 17 3 66 New Orleans Saints Pete Van Valkenburg Running back 1972 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes from N. Y. Jets 1973 17 3 67 Cleveland Browns Bob Crum no Defensive end 1972 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes from Kansas City via Baltimore 1973 17 3 68 Cincinnati Bengals Tim George Wide receiver 1972 Carson–Newman University Carson–Newman Eagles Carson–Newman no 1973 17 3 69 New York Giants Rich Glover Defensive tackle 1972 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1973 17 3 70 Denver Broncos John Wood John Wood (American football) Defensive tackle 1972 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes from San Francisco via Washington through San Diego 1973 17 3 71 Detroit Lions Jim Laslavic Linebacker 1972 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1973 17 3 72 Cleveland Browns Paul Krause no Offensive Tackle 1972 Central Michigan University Central Michigan Chippewas Central Michigan yes from Cleveland 1973 17 3 73 New England Patriots Charles Davis no Running back 1972 Alcorn State University Alcorn A&M Braves Alcorn A&M yes from Dallas 1973 17 3 74 Green Bay Packers Tom MacLeod Linebacker 1972 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1973 17 3 75 Detroit Lions Levi Johnson Cornerback 1972 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&I Javelinas Texas A&I no from Oakland via Los Angeles 1973 17 3 76 Pittsburgh Steelers Roger Bernhardt Guard 1972 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1973 17 3 77 Buffalo Bills Bob Kampa Defensive tackle 1972 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes from Washington 1973 17 3 78 Miami Dolphins Leon Gray Guard 1972 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes yes 1973 17 4 79 yes Houston Oilers Gregg Bingham Linebacker 1972 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1973 17 4 80 Minnesota Vikings Mike Wells Mike Wells (quarterback) Quarterback 1972 University of Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes from Philadelphia 1973 17 4 81 Detroit Lions Mike Hennigan Mike Hennigan (American football) Linebacker 1972 Tennessee Tech University Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech no from New Orleans 1973 17 4 82 New England Patriots Allen Gallagher no Offensive Tackle 1972 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1973 17 4 83 Baltimore Colts Gery Palmer yes Offensive Tackle 1972 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes from Chicago via Philadelphia 1973 17 4 84 San Diego Chargers James Thaxton Tight end 1972 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes from St. Louis via Chicago 1973 17 4 85 Baltimore Colts Ollie Smith Ollie Smith (American football) Wide receiver 1972 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes from San Diego 1973 17 4 86 New Orleans Saints Jim Merlo Linebacker 1972 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes from Baltimore 1973 17 4 87 Buffalo Bills Donnie Walker Defensive back 1972 Central State University Central State Marauders Central State (OH) no 1973 17 4 88 Denver Broncos Tom Jackson Tom Jackson (American football, born 1951) Linebacker 1972 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville yes yes 1973 17 4 89 Kansas City Chiefs John Lohmeyer Defensive end 1972 Emporia State University Emporia State Hornets Emporia State no from Minnesota 1973 17 4 90 New York Jets Bill Ferguson Bill Ferguson (American football) Defensive end 1972 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1973 17 4 91 Detroit Lions Dick Jauron Safety 1972 Yale University Yale Bulldogs Yale yes yes from Atlanta 1973 17 4 92 Oakland Raiders Perry Smith Perry Smith (American football) Cornerback 1972 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes from Los Angeles 1973 17 4 93 Cleveland Browns Andy Dorris Linebacker 1972 New Mexico State University New Mexico State Aggies New Mexico State yes from Cincinnati via Baltimore 1973 17 4 94 Atlanta Falcons Tom Geredine Wide receiver 1972 Truman State University Truman Bulldogs Northeast Missouri State no from N. Y. Giants 1973 17 4 95 Los Angeles Rams Eddie McMillan Cornerback 1972 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes from Kansas City 1973 17 4 96 Detroit Lions Jim Hooks Running back 1972 University of Central Oklahoma Central State Bronchos Central State (OK) no 1973 17 4 97 San Diego Chargers Bill Singletary Linebacker 1972 Temple University Temple Owls Temple yes from San Francisco via Washington 1973 17 4 98 Dallas Cowboys Drane Scrivener Defensive back 1972 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes 1973 17 4 99 Los Angeles Rams Terry Nelson Terry Nelson (American football) Tight end 1972 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions Arkansas–Pine Bluff no from Green Bay 1973 17 4 100 Cleveland Browns Randy Mattingly Quarterback 1972 University of Evansville Evansville Purple Aces Evansville no 1973 17 4 101 Oakland Raiders Joe Wylie no Wide receiver 1972 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1973 17 4 102 Pittsburgh Steelers Gail Clark no Linebacker 1972 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1973 17 4 103 Buffalo Bills Jeff Yeates Defensive tackle 1972 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes from Washington 1973 17 4 104 Miami Dolphins Dave "Bo" Rather Bo Rather Wide receiver 1972 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1973 17 5 105 yes Houston Oilers Edesel Garrison no Wide receiver 1972 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1973 17 5 106 Pittsburgh Steelers Dave Reavis Defensive end 1972 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes from New Orleans via Washington 1973 17 5 107 Chicago Bears Allan Ellis Allan Ellis (American football) Cornerback 1972 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes yes from Philadelphia 1973 17 5 108 New England Patriots Doug Dumler Center 1972 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1973 17 5 109 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Tom Brahaney Center 1972 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1973 17 5 110 Buffalo Bills Wallace Francis Wide receiver 1972 Arkansas State University Arkansas State Indians Arkansas State yes from San Diego 1973 17 5 111 Miami Dolphins Don Strock Quarterback 1972 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Tech Gobblers Virginia Tech yes from Buffalo 1973 17 5 112 San Francisco 49ers Mike Fulk no Linebacker 1972 Indiana University Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes from Chicago 1973 17 5 113 Denver Broncos Charles McTorry no Defensive back 1972 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1973 17 5 114 Baltimore Colts David Taylor David Taylor (American football) Guard 1972 Catawba College Catawba Indians Catawba no 1973 17 5 115 Los Angeles Rams Steve Jones Steve Jones (American football) Running back 1972 Duke University Duke Blue Devils Duke yes 1973 17 5 116 New York Jets Bruce Bannon Linebacker 1972 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1973 17 5 117 Washington Redskins Charles Cantrell no Guard 1972 Lamar University Lamar Cardinals Lamar yes from Atlanta 1973 17 5 118 Minnesota Vikings Brent McClanahan Running back 1972 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1973 17 5 119 New York Giants Leon McQuay Running back 1972 University of Tampa Tampa Spartans Tampa yes 1973 17 5 120 Kansas City Chiefs Fred Grambau Defensive end 1972 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1973 17 5 121 Cincinnati Bengals Bob McCall Running back 1972 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes 1973 17 5 122 San Francisco 49ers Ed Beverly Wide receiver 1972 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1973 17 5 123 San Diego Chargers Willie McGee Wide receiver 1972 Alcorn State University Alcorn A&M Braves Alcorn A&M yes from Detroit via Washington 1973 17 5 124 Oakland Raiders Louis Neal Wide receiver 1972 Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M Panthers Prairie View A&M yes from Green Bay 1973 17 5 125 San Diego Chargers Jon Knoble no Linebacker 1972 Weber State University Weber State Wildcats Weber State yes from Cleveland 1973 17 5 126 Dallas Cowboys Bruce Walton Bruce Walton (American football) Offensive tackle 1972 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1973 17 5 127 Oakland Raiders Ron Mikolajczyk Offensive tackle 1972 University of Tampa Tampa Spartans Tampa yes 1973 17 5 128 Pittsburgh Steelers Larry Clark no Linebacker 1972 Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois Huskies Northern Illinois yes 1973 17 5 129 Los Angeles Rams Cody Jones Defensive end 1972 San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose State yes yes from Washington 1973 17 5 130 Miami Dolphins Dave McCurry Safety 1972 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes 1973 17 6 131 yes Houston Oilers Ron Mayo Tight end 1972 Morgan State University Morgan State Bears Morgan State yes 1973 17 6 132 Philadelphia Eagles Bob Picard Wide receiver 1972 Eastern Washington University Eastern Washington Eagles Eastern Washington no 1973 17 6 133 Los Angeles Rams Jim Peterson Jim Peterson (American football) Defensive end 1972 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes from New Orleans via Washington 1973 17 6 134 New Orleans Saints Marty Shuford no Running back 1972 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes from Denver 1973 17 6 135 San Diego Chargers Marvin Roberts Center 1972 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1973 17 6 136 Buffalo Bills John Skorupan Linebacker 1972 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1973 17 6 137 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Dwayne Crump Cornerback 1972 Fresno State University Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State yes 1973 17 6 138 Chicago Bears Mike Creaney no Center 1972 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1973 17 6 139 Minnesota Vikings Doug Kingsriter Tight end 1972 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes from Baltimore via New Orleans 1973 17 6 140 Pittsburgh Steelers Ron Bell no Running back 1972 Illinois State University Illinois State Redbirds Illinois State no from Denver 1973 17 6 141 Los Angeles Rams Jason Caldwell no Wide receiver 1972 North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central Eagles North Carolina Central yes 1973 17 6 142 Atlanta Falcons Nick Bebout Offensive tackle 1972 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming yes 1973 17 6 143 Minnesota Vikings Fred Abbott no Linebacker 1972 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1973 17 6 144 New York Jets Travis Roach Guard 1972 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1973 17 6 145 Kansas City Chiefs Doug Jones Doug Jones (American football) Safety 1972 California State University, Northridge Cal State Northridge Matadors Cal State Northridge yes 1973 17 6 146 Cincinnati Bengals Bob Jones Bob Jones (defensive back) Defensive back 1972 Virginia Union University Virginia Union Panthers Virginia Union no 1973 17 6 147 New York Giants Wade Brantley no Defensive tackle 1972 Troy University Troy State Red Wave Troy State yes 1973 17 6 148 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Phil Andre no Defensive back 1972 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes from Detroit 1973 17 6 149 San Francisco 49ers Arthur Moore Arthur Moore (American football) Defensive tackle 1972 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes 1973 17 6 150 Cleveland Browns Van Green Safety 1972 Shaw University Shaw Bears Shaw no 1973 17 6 151 Dallas Cowboys Bob Leyen no Guard 1972 Yale University Yale Bulldogs Yale yes 1973 17 6 152 Green Bay Packers Tom Toner Linebacker 1972 Idaho State University Idaho State Bengals Idaho State yes 1973 17 6 153 Oakland Raiders Brent Myers no Offensive tackle 1972 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1973 17 6 154 Pittsburgh Steelers Glenn Skolnik no Wide receiver 1972 Indiana University Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes 1973 17 6 155 New York Jets Rick Harrell Center 1972 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes from Washington 1973 17 6 156 Miami Dolphins Ed Newman Guard 1972 Duke University Duke Blue Devils Duke yes yes 1973 17 7 157 yes Houston Oilers Shelby Jordan Offensive tackle 1972 Washington University in St. Louis Washington University Bears Washington (MO) no 1973 17 7 158 New Orleans Saints Bill Cahill Bill Cahill (American football) Safety 1972 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1973 17 7 159 Philadelphia Eagles William Wynn Will Wynn (American football) Defensive end 1972 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1973 17 7 160 Miami Dolphins Kevin Reilly Kevin Reilly (American football) Linebacker 1972 Villanova University Villanova Wildcats Villanova yes from New England 1973 17 7 161 Los Angeles Rams Steve Brown no Linebacker 1972 Oregon State University Oregon State Beavers Oregon State yes from Chicago 1973 17 7 162 Buffalo Bills Brian McConnell Brian McConnell (American football) Linebacker 1972 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1973 17 7 163 Miami Dolphins Benny Shepherd no Running back 1972 Arkansas State University Arkansas State Indians Arkansas State yes from San Diego 1973 17 7 164 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Ken Jones no Offensive tackle 1972 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1973 17 7 165 Denver Broncos Mike Askea Offensive tackle 1972 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes 1973 17 7 166 Denver Broncos John Grant John Grant (American football) Defensive end 1972 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from Baltimore 1973 17 7 167 Los Angeles Rams Bill DuLac Guard 1972 Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan Hurons Eastern Michigan yes 1973 17 7 168 Minnesota Vikings Josh Brown no Running back 1972 Southwest Texas State University Southwest Texas State Bobcats Southwest Texas State yes 1973 17 7 169 New York Jets Mike Haggard no Wide receiver 1972 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes 1973 17 7 170 Atlanta Falcons Tommy Campbell Tommy Campbell (American football) Cornerback 1972 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes 1973 17 7 171 Cincinnati Bengals Bob Maddox Defensive end 1972 Frostburg State University Frostburg State Bobcats Frostburg State no 1973 17 7 172 New York Giants Rod Freeman Tight end 1972 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Commodores Vanderbilt yes 1973 17 7 173 Kansas City Chiefs Donn Smith Offensive tackle 1972 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1973 17 7 174 San Francisco 49ers John Mitchell John Mitchell (American football coach) Defensive end 1972 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1973 17 7 175 Detroit Lions John Andrews John "Tiny" Andrews Defensive tackle 1972 Morgan State University Morgan State Bears Morgan State yes 1973 17 7 176 Dallas Cowboys Rodrigo Barnes Linebacker 1972 Rice University Rice Owls Rice yes 1973 17 7 177 Green Bay Packers John Muller no Offensive tackle 1972 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1973 17 7 178 Miami Dolphins Willie Hatter no Wide receiver 1972 Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois Huskies Northern Illinois yes from Cleveland 1973 17 7 179 Oakland Raiders Gary Weaver Linebacker 1972 California State University, Fresno Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State yes 1973 17 7 180 Pittsburgh Steelers Nate Dorsey no Defensive end 1972 Mississippi Valley State University Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Mississippi Valley State yes 1973 17 7 181 Buffalo Bills John Ford no Tight end 1972 Henderson State University Henderson State Reddies Henderson State no from Washington 1973 17 7 182 Miami Dolphins Tom Smith Tom Smith (American football) Running back 1972 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1973 17 8 183 yes Houston Oilers Joe Blahak Cornerback 1972 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1973 17 8 184 Philadelphia Eagles Dan Lintner no Defensive back 1972 Indiana University Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes 1973 17 8 185 New Orleans Saints Bob Peterson no Guard 1972 University of Utah Utah Utes Utah yes 1973 17 8 186 New England Patriots Ike Brown Ike Brown (Canadian football) Running back 1972 Western Kentucky University Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Western Kentucky yes 1973 17 8 187 Chicago Bears Conrad Graham no Defensive back 1972 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1973 17 8 188 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Kenneth Garrett no Running back 1972 Wake Forest University Wake Forest Demon Deacons Wake Forest yes 1973 17 8 189 Baltimore Colts Ray Oldham Safety 1972 Middle Tennessee State University Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Middle Tennessee yes from San Diego 1973 17 8 190 Buffalo Bills Lee Fobbs Running back 1972 Grambling State University Grambling Tigers Grambling yes 1973 17 8 191 Baltimore Colts Bill Windauer Guard 1972 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1973 17 8 192 Pittsburgh Steelers Loren Toews Linebacker 1972 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes from Denver 1973 17 8 193 Washington Redskins Mike Hancock Mike Hancock (American football) Tight end 1972 Idaho State University Idaho State Bengals Idaho State yes from Los Angeles 1973 17 8 194 New York Jets Rick Seifert no Defensive back 1972 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1973 17 8 195 Atlanta Falcons Tom Reed no Guard 1972 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1973 17 8 196 Minnesota Vikings Craig Darling no Offensive tackle 1972 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1973 17 8 197 Kansas City Chiefs Al Palewicz Linebacker 1972 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1973 17 8 198 New York Giants George Hasenohrl Defensive tackle 1972 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1973 17 8 199 Cincinnati Bengals Joe Wilson Joe Wilson (American football) Running back 1972 College of the Holy Cross Holy Cross Crusaders Holy Cross yes 1973 17 8 200 Detroit Lions Prentice McCray Safety 1972 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1973 17 8 201 San Francisco 49ers Dave Atkins Dave Atkins (American football) Running back 1972 University of Texas at El Paso UTEP Miners UTEP yes 1973 17 8 202 Green Bay Packers Hise Austin Cornerback 1972 Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M Panthers Prairie View A&M yes 1973 17 8 203 Detroit Lions John Bledsoe no Running back 1972 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes from Cleveland 1973 17 8 204 Dallas Cowboys Dan Werner no Quarterback 1972 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1973 17 8 205 Oakland Raiders Mike Rae Quarterback 1972 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1973 17 8 206 Pittsburgh Steelers Bill Janssen no Offensive tackle 1972 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1973 17 8 207 New Orleans Saints Doug Winslow Wide receiver 1972 Drake University Drake Bulldogs Drake yes from Washington 1973 17 8 208 Miami Dolphins Archie Pearmon no Defensive end 1972 Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Golden Norsemen N.E. Oklahoma no 1973 17 9 209 yes Houston Oilers Mark Williams no Kicker 1972 Rice University Rice Owls Rice yes 1973 17 9 210 New Orleans Saints Mike Fink Mike Fink (gridiron football) Cornerback 1972 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1973 17 9 211 Philadelphia Eagles John Nokes no Linebacker 1972 Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois Huskies Northern Illinois yes 1973 17 9 212 New England Patriots David Callaway no Offensive tackle 1972 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1973 17 9 213 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Ken King no Linebacker 1972 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1973 17 9 214 San Diego Chargers Tab Bennett no Linebacker 1972 University of Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes 1973 17 9 215 Buffalo Bills Mike Reppond Wide receiver 1972 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1973 17 9 216 Chicago Bears Mike Deutsch no Running back 1972 University of North Dakota North Dakota Fighting Sioux North Dakota yes 1973 17 9 217 Denver Broncos Lyle Blackwood Safety 1972 Texas Christian University TCU Horned Frogs TCU yes 1973 17 9 218 Washington Redskins Rick Galbos Running back 1972 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes from Baltimore 1973 17 9 219 Los Angeles Rams Jim Nicholson Jim Nicholson (offensive lineman) Offensive tackle 1972 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1973 17 9 220 Atlanta Falcons Russell Ingram no Center 1972 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes 1973 17 9 221 Minnesota Vikings Larry Dibbles no Defensive end 1972 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico yes 1973 17 9 222 New York Jets Rob Spicer Rob Spicer (American football) Linebacker 1972 Indiana University Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes 1973 17 9 223 Kansas City Chiefs Bill Story Defensive tackle 1972 Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois Salukis Southern Illinois yes 1973 17 9 224 Cincinnati Bengals John Dampeer no Guard 1972 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1973 17 9 225 New York Giants Ty Paine no Quarterback 1972 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1973 17 9 226 San Francisco 49ers Roger Praetorius no Running back 1972 Syracuse University Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse yes 1973 17 9 227 Detroit Lions Ira Dean no Defensive back 1972 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1973 17 9 228 Cleveland Browns Curtis Wester Guard 1972 East Texas State University East Texas State Lions East Texas State yes 1973 17 9 229 Dallas Cowboys Mike White no Defensive back 1972 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1973 17 9 230 Green Bay Packers Rick Brown no Linebacker 1972 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes 1973 17 9 231 Oakland Raiders Steve Sweeney Steve Sweeney (American football) Tight end 1972 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1973 17 9 232 Pittsburgh Steelers Bracy Bonham Guard 1972 North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central Eagles North Carolina Central yes 1973 17 9 233 Washington Redskins Eddie Sheats no Linebacker 1972 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1973 17 9 234 Miami Dolphins Karl Lorch Defensive tackle 1972 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1973 17 10 235 yes Houston Oilers Darrell Vaughn no Defensive tackle 1972 University of Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Bears Northern Colorado no 1973 17 10 236 Minnesota Vikings Randy Lee no Defensive back 1972 Tulane University Tulane Green Wave Tulane yes from Philadelphia 1973 17 10 237 New Orleans Saints Jeff Horsley no Running back 1972 North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central Eagles North Carolina Central yes 1973 17 10 238 New England Patriots Dan Ruster no Defensive back 1972 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1973 17 10 239 San Diego Chargers Cliff Burnett no Defensive end 1972 University of Montana Montana Grizzlies Montana yes 1973 17 10 240 Buffalo Bills Matthew Reed Quarterback 1972 Grambling State University Grambling Tigers Grambling yes 1973 17 10 241 Chicago Bears William Barry no Wide receiver 1972 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes 1973 17 10 242 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Bonnie Sloan Defensive tackle 1972 Austin Peay State University Austin Peay Governors Austin Peay no 1973 17 10 243 New York Jets Joe Carbone no Linebacker 1972 University of Delaware Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Delaware yes from Baltimore 1973 17 10 244 Denver Broncos Al Marshall Al Marshall (American football) Wide receiver 1972 Boise State University Boise State Broncos Boise State yes 1973 17 10 245 Washington Redskins Ken Stone Ken Stone (American football) Safety 1972 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Commodores Vanderbilt yes from Los Angeles 1973 17 10 246 Minnesota Vikings Dave Mason Dave Mason (American football) Safety 1972 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1973 17 10 247 New York Jets James Krempin no Offensive tackle 1972 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&I Javelinas Texas A&I no 1973 17 10 248 Atlanta Falcons Nick Mike-Mayer Kicker 1972 Temple University Temple Owls Temple yes yes 1973 17 10 249 Cincinnati Bengals Lenvil Elliott Running back 1972 Northeast Missouri State University Northeast Missouri State Bulldogs Northeast Missouri no 1973 17 10 250 New York Giants Walter Love Walt Love (American football) Defensive back 1972 Westminster University (Utah) Westminster Griffins Westminster no 1973 17 10 251 Kansas City Chiefs Willie Osley Defensive back 1972 University of Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes 1973 17 10 252 Detroit Lions Ray Bonner Defensive back 1972 Middle Tennessee State University Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Middle Tennessee yes 1973 17 10 253 San Francisco 49ers Charlie Hunt Linebacker 1972 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1973 17 10 254 Dallas Cowboys Carl Johnson no Linebacker 1972 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1973 17 10 255 Green Bay Packers Larry Allen no Linebacker 1972 University of Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes 1973 17 10 256 Cleveland Browns Tom Humphrey Tommy Humphrey Offensive tackle 1972 Abilene Christian University Abilene Christian Wildcats Abilene Christian yes 1973 17 10 257 Oakland Raiders Leo Allen no Running back 1972 Tuskegee University Tuskegee Golden Tigers Tuskegee no 1973 17 10 258 Pittsburgh Steelers Don Wunderly no Defensive tackle 1972 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1973 17 10 259 Buffalo Bills John LeHeup Linebacker 1972 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes from Washington 1973 17 10 260 Miami Dolphins Ron Fernandes Defensive end 1972 Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan Hurons Eastern Michigan yes Round 11 Pick # NFL team Player Position College261Houston OilersLarry EaglinDefensive backStephen F. Austin262New Orleans SaintsJames OwensRunning backAuburn263Philadelphia EaglesGary Van ElstDefensive tackleMichigan State264New England PatriotsHomer MayTight endTexas A&M265Buffalo BillsRichard EarlTackleTennessee266Chicago BearsEd SieglerKickerClemson267St. Louis CardinalsDan SanspreeDefensive endAuburn268San Diego ChargersJay DouglasCenterMemphis State269Denver BroncosElton BrownDefensive endUtah State270Baltimore ColtsDan NealCenterKentucky271Los Angeles RamsJeff InmonRunning backNorth Carolina Central272New York JetsDavid KnightWide receiverWilliam & Mary273Atlanta FalconsByron BuelowDefensive backLacrosse274Minnesota VikingsGeary MurdockGuardIowa State275New York GiantsWilliam WidemanDefensive tackleNorth Carolina A&T276Kansas City ChiefsMonroe EleyRunning backArizona State277Cincinnati BengalsWilliam MontgomeryDefensive backMorehouse (Ga)278San Francisco 49ersTom DahlbergRunning backGustavus Adolphus279Detroit LionsScott FreemanWide receiverWyoming280Green Bay PackersPhil EngleDefensive tackleSouth Dakota State281Cleveland BrownsCarl BarisichDefensive tacklePrinceton282Dallas CowboysGerald CaswellGuardColorado State283Oakland RaidersJerry ListRunning backNebraska284Pittsburgh SteelersBob WhiteDefensive backArizona285Los Angeles RamsWillie JacksonWide receiverFlorida286Miami DolphinsChris KeteCenterBoston University Round 12 Pick # NFL team Player Position College287Houston OilersBrad LymanWide receiverUCLA288Philadelphia EaglesJoe LavenderCornerbackSan Diego State289New Orleans SaintsPaul OrndorffRunning backTampa290New England PatriotsBruce BarnesPunterUCLA291Chicago BearsMike GriffinGuardArkansas292St. Louis CardinalsDean UnruhTackleOklahoma293San Diego ChargersLynn AhrensTackleEastern Montana294Buffalo BillsRonnie CarrollDefensive tackleSam Houston State295Baltimore ColtsBernard ThomasDefensive endWestern Michigan296Denver BroncosJim O'MalleyLinebackerNotre Dame297Los Angeles RamsRobert StorckDefensive tackleWisconsin298Atlanta FalconsMike SamplesLinebackerDrake299Minnesota VikingsAlan SpencerWide receiverPittsburg (KS)300New York JetsGarry PuetzTackleValparaiso301Kansas City ChiefsTom RamseyDefensive tackleNorthern Arizona302Cincinnati BengalsCharles "Boobie" ClarkRunning backBethune-Cookman303New York GiantsRon LumpkinDefensive backArizona State304Detroit LionsTom ScottWide receiverWashington305San Francisco 49ersLarry PettusTackleTennessee State306Cleveland BrownsStan SimmonsTight endLewis & Clark307Dallas CowboysJim ArnesonGuardArizona308Green Bay PackersLarry McCarrenCenterIllinois309Oakland RaidersJim KrapfGuardAlabama310Pittsburgh SteelersWillie LeeRunning backIndiana State311Washington RedskinsErnie WebsterGuardPittsburgh312Miami DolphinsMike MullenLinebackerTulane Round 13 Pick # NFL team Player Position College313Houston OilersWillie MartinGuardN.E. Oklahoma314New Orleans SaintsRichard WatkinsDefensive tackleWeber State315Philadelphia EaglesStan DavisWide receiverMemphis State316New England PatriotsAlan LowryDefensive backTexas317St. Louis CardinalsEdward RobinsonDefensive backLamar318San Diego ChargersAlfred ReeseRunning backTennessee State319Denver BroncosEd SmithDefensive endColorado College320Chicago BearsJohn CieszkowskiRunning backNotre Dame321Denver BroncosEd WhiteRunning backTulsa322Baltimore ColtsTom PierantozziQuarterbackWest Chester323Los Angeles RamsRod MilburnWide receiverSouthern324Minnesota VikingsRon JustGuardMinot325New York JetsRobert ParrishDefensive tackleDuke326Atlanta FalconsChris StecherTackleClaremont-Mudd327Cincinnati BengalsBrooks WestDefensive tackleTexas-El Paso328New York GiantsClifton DavisRunning backAlcorn A&M329Kansas City ChiefsPaul MetalloDefensive backMassachusetts330San Francisco 49ersAlan KelsoCenterWashington331Detroit LionsJohn MossLinebackerPittsburgh332Dallas CowboysJohn SmithWide receiverUCLA333Green Bay PackersTim AldersonDefensive backMinnesota334Cleveland BrownsJim RomaniszynLinebackerEdinboro335Los Angeles RamsClinton SpearmanLinebackerMichigan336Pittsburgh SteelersRick FergersonWide receiverKansas State337Washington RedskinsDennis JohnsonDefensive tackleDelaware338Miami DolphinsJoe BookerRunning backMiami (OH) Round 14 Pick # NFL team Player Position College339Houston OilersRon LouCenterArizona State340Philadelphia EaglesRalph SacraTackleTexas A&M341New Orleans SaintsPaul FersenTackleGeorgia342New England PatriotsRay HamiltonDefensive EndOklahoma343San Diego ChargersTony AdamsQuarterbackUtah State344Buffalo BillsMerv KrakauLinebackerIowa State345Chicago BearsDave JuengerWide receiverOhio346St. Louis CardinalsDan PeifferGuardSoutheast Missouri State347Baltimore ColtsEd WilliamsRunning backWest Virginia348Denver BroncosJohn HufnagelQuarterbackPenn State349Los Angeles RamsWalter RhoneDefensive backCentral Missouri350New York JetsJoe SchwartzRunning backToledo351Atlanta FalconsJohn MadeyaQuarterbackLouisville352Minnesota VikingsEddie BishopDefensive backSouthern353New York GiantsBrian KelleyLinebackerCal Lutheran354Kansas City ChiefsAlbert WhiteWide receiverFt. Valley State355Cincinnati BengalsHurles ScalesDefensive backNorth Texas State356Detroit LionsJay CoreyTackleSanta Clara357San Francisco 49ersDennis MorrisonQuarterbackKansas State358Green Bay PackersJames AndersonDefensive tackleNorthwestern359Cleveland BrownsRobert PopelkaDefensive backSouthern Methodist360Dallas CowboysBob ThorntonGuardNorth Carolina361Oakland RaidersBruce PolenDefensive backWilliam Penn362Pittsburgh SteelersRoger CowanDefensive endStanford363Washington RedskinsHerb MarshallDefensive backCameron364Miami DolphinsGreg BoydRunning backArizona Round 15 Pick # NFL team Player Position College365Houston OilersRoger GoreeLinebackerBaylor366New Orleans SaintsMike EvensonCenterNorth Dakota State367Philadelphia EaglesKen SchlezesDefensive backNotre Dame368New England PatriotsCondie PughRunning backNorfolk State369Buffalo BillsJoe RizzoLinebackerKings Point370Chicago BearsDon RivesLinebackerTexas Tech371St. Louis CardinalsMelvin ParkerLinebackerDuke372San Diego ChargersGary ParrisTight endFlorida State373Denver BroncosCalvin JonesDefensive backWashington374Baltimore ColtsJackie BrownDefensive backSouth Carolina375Los Angeles RamsJerry BondDefensive backWeber State376Atlanta FalconsThomas GageDefensive backLamar377Minnesota VikingsTony ChandlerRunning backMissouri Valley378New York JetsMahlon WilliamsTight endNorth Carolina State379Buffalo BillsVince O'NeilRunning backKansas380Cincinnati BengalsTed McNultyQuarterbackIndiana381New York GiantsCarl SchaukowitchGuardPenn State382San Francisco 49ersMike BettigaWide receiverHumboldt State383San Francisco 49ersDan HansenDefensive backBYU384Cleveland BrownsDave SullivanWide receiverVirginia385Dallas CowboysWalt BaisyLinebackerGrambling386Green Bay PackersReggie EcholsWide receiverUCLA387Oakland RaidersDave LeffersCenterVanderbilt388Pittsburgh SteelersCharles CrossDefensive backIowa389Miami DolphinsBill PalmerTight endSt. Thomas390Los Angeles RamsCurt MatterDefensive endWashington Round 16 Pick # NFL team Player Position College391Houston OilersTim DameronWide receiverEast Carolina392Philadelphia EaglesFrank DowsingDefensive backMississippi State393New Orleans SaintsHoward StevensRunning backLouisville394New England PatriotsMike KutterDefensive endConcordia (Moorhead)395Chicago BearsBill HartCenterMichigan396St. Louis CardinalsJim HannLinebackerMontana397San Diego ChargersJoe PettyDefensive backArizona State398Denver BroncosOliver RossRunning backAlabama A&M399Baltimore ColtsMarty JanuszkiewiczRunning backSyracuse400Denver BroncosKen MuhlbeierCenterIdaho401Los Angeles RamsFuller Cherry Defensive backArkansas-Monticello402Minnesota VikingsLarry SmileyDefensive endTexas Southern403New York JetsJohn CzerwinskiTackleBowling Green404Atlanta FalconsRufus FergusonRunning backWisconsin405Cincinnati BengalsHarry UngerRunning backAuburn406New York GiantsBen NitkaKickerColorado College407Kansas City ChiefsWilbur GroomsLinebackerTampa408Detroit LionsLarry NickelsWide receiverDayton409San Francisco 49ersMike OvenTight endGeorgia Tech410Dallas CowboysJohn ConleyTight endHawaii411Green Bay PackersKeith PrettyTight endWestern Michigan412Cleveland BrownsGeorge GreenfieldRunning backMurray State413Oakland RaidersJerry GadlinWide receiverWyoming414Pittsburgh SteelersGlen NardiDefensive tackleNavy415Washington RedskinsMike WedmanKickerColorado416Miami DolphinsJames JacksonDefensive endNorfolk State Round 17 Pick # NFL team Player Position College417Houston OilersRandy BrabandLinebackerTexas418New Orleans SaintsBobby GarnerTight endWinston-Salem419Philadelphia EaglesGreg OliverRunning backTrinity420New England PatriotsEddie McAshanQuarterbackGeorgia Tech421St. Louis CardinalsEric CroneQuarterbackHarvard422San Diego ChargersBarry DarrowTackleMontana423Buffalo BillsJohn StearnsDefensive backColorado424Chicago BearsLarry RoachDefensive backOklahoma425Denver BroncosKenneth MorganTight endElon426Baltimore ColtsGuy FalkenhagenTackleNorthern Michigan427Los Angeles RamsFred HenryRunning backNew Mexico428Atlanta FalconsJim HodgeWide receiverArkansas429Minnesota VikingsDave WinfieldTight endMinnesota430New York GiantsJohn BillizonDefensive endGrambling State431Kansas City ChiefsClayton KorverTight endSouthern Methodist432New York JetsJim FootePunterDelaware Valley433Cincinnati BengalsWayne EstabrookQuarterbackWhittier434San Francisco 49ersBob EricksonGuardNorth Dakota State435Detroit LionsEarl BelgraveTackleOhio State436Green Bay PackersHarold SampsonDefensive tackleSouthern437Cleveland BrownsRobert McClowryCenterMichigan State438Dallas CowboysLeslie StrayhornRunning backEast Carolina439Oakland RaidersMichael RyanGuardUSC440Pittsburgh SteelersMike ShannonDefensive tackleOregon State441Washington RedskinsJeff DavisRunning backMars Hill442This last selection is commonly referred to as Mr. Irrelevant. Miami DolphinsCharlie WadeWide receiverTennessee State Hall of Famers John Hannah, guard from Alabama, taken 1st round 4th overall by New England Patriots 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.aspx#1990s October 25, 2011 Dan Fouts, quarterback from Oregon, taken 3rd round 64th overall by San Diego Chargers Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1993. Joe DeLamielleure, guard from Michigan State, taken 1st round 26th overall by Buffalo Bills 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.aspx#2000s October 25, 2011 Ray Guy, punter from Southern Mississippi, taken 1st round 23rd overall by Oakland Raiders Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2014. Drew Pearson, wide receiver from Tulsa, undrafted and signed by Dallas Cowboys Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Notable undrafted players † = Pro BowlerHall of Famer yes 1973 yes Atlanta Falcons Rolland Lawrence Rolland Lawrence cornerback 1972 Tabor College (Kansas) Tabor Bluejays Tabor yes no 1973 yes Baltimore Colts Brian Herosian Safety 1972 University of Connecticut UConn Huskies UConn no yes 1973 yes Baltimore Colts Michael Kaczmarek Linebacker 1972 Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois Salukis Southern Illinois no yes 1974 yes Baltimore Colts Bill Troup Quarterback 1972 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina no yes 1973 yes Buffalo Bills David Beverly Punter 1972 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn no yes 1973 yes Chicago Bears Reggie Sanderson Running back 1972 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford no yes 1973 yes Cincinnati Bengals Ed Williams Ed Williams (running back) Fullback 1972 Langston University Langston Lions Langston no no 1973 yes Dallas Cowboys Chris Gartner Kicker 1972 Indiana University Bloomington Indiana Hoosiers Indiana no yes 1973 yes Dallas Cowboys Mike Gibbons Mike Gibbons (American football) Tackle 1972 Southwestern State College Southwestern State Bulldogs Southwestern State no no 1973 yes Dallas Cowboys Drew Pearson Drew Pearson (American football) Wide receiver 1972 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes yes yes 1973 yes Dallas Cowboys Larry Robinson Larry Robinson (American football) Running back 1972 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee no yes 1973 yes Detroit Lions Gary Danielson Quarterback 1972 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue no yes 1973 yes Kansas City Chiefs Bill Ellenbogen Tackle 1972 Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Gobblers Virginia Tech no yes 1973 yes Kansas City Chiefs Ron Mabra Defensive back 1972 Howard University Howard Bison Howard no yes 1973 yes Los Angeles Rams Rick Kay Linebacker 1972 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado no yes 1973 yes Los Angeles Rams Rob Scribner Running back 1972 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA no yes 1973 yes Los Angeles Rams Charlie Smith Charlie Smith (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1972 Grambling State University Grambling State Golden Tigers Grambling State no no 1973 yes Miami Dolphins Mike Burke Mike Burke (punter) Punter 1972 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) no yes 1973 yes Miami Dolphins Joe Washington Joe Washington (running back) Running back 1972 Illinois State University Illinois State Redbirds Illinois State no no 1973 yes New England Patriots Jerry Broadnax Tight end 1972 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern no yes 1973 yes New England Patriots Bill Donckers Quarterback 1972 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State no yes 1973 yes New Orleans Saints Elex Price Defensive tackle 1972 Alcorn State University Alcorn State Braves Alcorn State no no 1973 yes New York Jets Bill Demory Quarterback 1972 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona no yes 1973 yes Pittsburgh Steelers Lee Nystrom Center 1972 Macalester College Macalester Scots Macalester no no 1973 yes St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Clarence Duren Safety 1972 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California no yes 1973 yes St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Pat Leahy Pat Leahy (American football) Kicker 1972 Saint Louis University Saint Louis Billikens Saint Louis yes Did not play college football. Played soccer at Saint Louis and was a member of national championship teams in 1969, 1970 and 1972. no 1973 yes San Diego Chargers Al Dennis Guard 1972 Grambling State University Grambling State Golden Tigers Grambling State no no 1973 yes San Diego Chargers Steve Schubert Wide Receiver 1972 University of Massachusetts UMass Minutemen UMass no yes 1973 yes San Diego Chargers Ray Wersching Kicker 1972 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California no yes References 2 External links NFL.com – 1973 Draft databaseFootball.com – 1973 Draft Pro Football Hall of Fame 1973 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