1979 NFL draft

National Football League draft July 2026 August 2023 1979 NFL draft St Bartholomews and The Waldorf Astoria Hotel.jpg Waldorf Astoria (location of the draft), photographed in 2012 May 3–4, 1979 Waldorf Astoria Hotelin New York City, New York NFL Mike Almond, WRPittsburgh Steelers Tom Cousineau, LBBuffalo Bills 5 Washington Redskins 17 New York Jets 330 12 4 DT Dan Hampton TE Kellen Winslow QB Joe Montana LB Bill Cowher 1978 1980 The 1979 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 3–4, 1979, at the Waldorf Astoria 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 The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season. The Buffalo Bills held the first overall pick in the draft, acquired from the San Francisco 49ers in the trade which sent O. J. Simpson to his hometown team. The Bills' selection at No. 1, Ohio State linebacker Tom Cousineau, refused to sign with the Bills and instead signed a lucrative deal with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. 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. 1979 12 1 1 yes Buffalo Bills Tom Cousineau Linebacker 1978 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes from San Francisco 1979 12 1 2 Kansas City Chiefs Mike Bell Mike Bell (defensive lineman) Defensive end 1978 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes 1979 12 1 3 Cincinnati Bengals Jack Thompson Jack Thompson (American football) Quarterback 1978 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1979 12 1 4 Chicago Bears Dan Hampton Defensive tackle 1978 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes yes yes from Tampa Bay 1979 12 1 5 Buffalo Bills Jerry Butler Jerry Butler (American football) Wide receiver 1978 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes yes 1979 12 1 6 Baltimore Colts Barry Krauss Linebacker 1978 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1979 12 1 7 New York Giants Phil Simms Quarterback 1978 Morehead State University Morehead State Eagles Morehead State yes yes 1979 12 1 8 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Ottis Anderson Running back 1978 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes yes 1979 12 1 9 Chicago Bears Al Harris Al Harris (defensive lineman) Defensive end 1978 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1979 12 1 10 Detroit Lions Keith Dorney Offensive tackle 1978 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes yes 1979 12 1 11 New Orleans Saints Russell Erxleben Kicker 1978 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1979 12 1 12 Cincinnati Bengals Charles Alexander Charles Alexander (running back) Running back 1978 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes from Washington 1979 12 1 13 San Diego Chargers Kellen Winslow Tight end 1978 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes yes yes from Cleveland 1979 12 1 14 New York Jets Marty Lyons Defensive end 1978 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1979 12 1 15 Green Bay Packers Eddie Lee Ivery Running back 1978 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes 1979 12 1 16 Minnesota Vikings Ted Brown Ted Brown (American football) Running back 1978 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State yes 1979 12 1 17 Atlanta Falcons Don Smith Don Smith (defensive lineman) Defensive end 1978 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1979 12 1 18 Seattle Seahawks Manu Tuiasosopo Defensive tackle 1978 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1979 12 1 19 Los Angeles Rams George Andrews George Andrews (American football) Linebacker 1978 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes from Oakland 1979 12 1 20 Cleveland Browns Willis Adams Wide receiver 1978 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes from San Diego 1979 12 1 21 Philadelphia Eagles Jerry Robinson Jerry Robinson (linebacker) Linebacker 1978 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes yes 1979 12 1 22 Denver Broncos Kelvin Clark Offensive tackle 1978 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1979 12 1 23 Kansas City Chiefs Steve Fuller Steve Fuller (American football) Quarterback 1978 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes from Houston 1979 12 1 24 Miami Dolphins Jon Giesler Offensive tackle 1978 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1979 12 1 25 New England Patriots Rick Sanford Cornerback 1978 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes 1979 12 1 26 Los Angeles Rams Kent Hill Offensive tackle 1978 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes yes 1979 12 1 27 Dallas Cowboys Robert Shaw Robert Shaw (American football) Center 1978 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1979 12 1 28 Pittsburgh Steelers Greg Hawthorne Running back 1978 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1979 12 2 29 yes San Francisco 49ers James Owens James Owens (American football, born 1955) Wide receiver 1978 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1979 12 2 30 Cincinnati Bengals Dan Ross Dan Ross (American football) Tight end 1978 Northeastern University Northeastern Huskies Northeastern yes yes 1979 12 2 31 Houston Oilers Mike Stensrud Defensive tackle 1978 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes from Kansas City 1979 12 2 32 Buffalo Bills Fred Smerlas Defensive tackle 1978 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes yes 1979 12 2 33 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Greg Roberts Greg Roberts (American football) Guard 1978 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes from Baltimore 1979 12 2 34 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gordon Jones Gordon Jones (American football) Wide receiver 1978 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1979 12 2 35 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Theotis Brown Running back 1978 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1979 12 2 36 New York Giants Earnest Gray Wide receiver 1978 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes 1979 12 2 37 Detroit Lions Ken Fantetti Linebacker 1978 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming yes 1979 12 2 38 New Orleans Saints Reggie Mathis Linebacker 1978 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1979 12 2 39 Chicago Bears Rickey Watts Wide receiver 1978 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes 1979 12 2 40 Cleveland Browns Lawrence Johnson Lawrence Johnson (American football) Cornerback 1978 University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1979 12 2 41 New York Jets Mark Gastineau Defensive end 1978 East Central University East Central Tigers East Central yes no 1979 12 2 42 Oakland Raiders Willie Jones Willie Jones (defensive lineman, born 1957) Defensive end 1978 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes from Washington via St. Louis 1979 12 2 43 Minnesota Vikings Dave Huffman Center 1978 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1979 12 2 44 Green Bay Packers Steve Atkins Running back 1978 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes 1979 12 2 45 Seattle Seahawks Joe Norman Linebacker 1978 Indiana University Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes 1979 12 2 46 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Calvin Favron Linebacker 1978 Southeastern Louisiana University Southeastern Louisiana Lions Southeastern Louisiana yes from Oakland 1979 12 2 47 Cleveland Browns Sam Claphan Offensive tackle 1978 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes from San Diego 1979 12 2 48 Philadelphia Eagles Petey Perot Guard 1978 Northwestern State University Northwestern State Demons Northwestern State yes from San Diego 1979 12 2 49 Atlanta Falcons Pat Howell Guard 1978 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1979 12 2 50 Houston Oilers Jesse Baker Jesse Baker (American football) Defensive end 1978 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville State Gamecocks Jacksonville State yes 1979 12 2 51 Buffalo Bills Jim Haslett Linebacker 1978 Indiana University of Pennsylvania IUP Crimson Hawks IUP no from Denver 1979 12 2 52 New England Patriots Bob Golic Defensive tackle 1978 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes yes 1979 12 2 53 Miami Dolphins Jeff Toews Offensive tackle 1978 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1979 12 2 54 Los Angeles Rams Eddie Hill Eddie Hill (American football) Running back 1978 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes 1979 12 2 55 Dallas Cowboys Aaron Mitchell Aaron Mitchell (American football) Cornerback 1978 University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels UNLV yes 1979 12 2 56 Pittsburgh Steelers Zack Valentine Linebacker 1978 East Carolina University East Carolina Pirates East Carolina yes 1979 12 3 57 yes Seattle Seahawks Michael Jackson Michael Jackson (linebacker) Linebacker 1978 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes from San Francisco 1979 12 3 58 Los Angeles Rams Jeff Moore yes Jeff Moore (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1978 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes from Kansas City 1979 12 3 59 Cincinnati Bengals Barney Cotton Guard 1978 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1979 12 3 60 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jerry Eckwood Running back 1978 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes from Baltimore 1979 12 3 61 Miami Dolphins Tony Nathan Running back 1978 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1979 12 3 62 Buffalo Bills Jon Borchardt Offensive Tackle 1978 Montana State University Montana State Bobcats Montana State yes 1979 12 3 63 Miami Dolphins Mel Land Linebacker 1978 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes from N. Y. Giants 1979 12 3 64 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Joe Bostic Offensive Tackle 1978 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes 1979 12 3 65 Miami Dolphins Ronnie Lee Ronnie Lee (American football) Tight end 1978 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes from New Orleans 1979 12 3 66 Chicago Bears Willie McClendon Running back 1978 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1979 12 3 67 Detroit Lions Bo Robinson Running back 1978 West Texas A&M University West Texas State Buffaloes West Texas State yes 1979 12 3 68 New York Jets Donald Dykes Cornerback 1978 Southeastern Louisiana University Southeastern Louisiana Lions Southeastern Louisiana yes 1979 12 3 69 Baltimore Colts Kim Anderson Kim Anderson (American football) Safety 1978 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes from Washington via Houston 1979 12 3 70 Cleveland Browns James Ramey James Ramey (American football) Defensive End 1978 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1979 12 3 71 Green Bay Packers Charles Johnson Charles Johnson (defensive tackle) Defensive tackle 1978 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes 1979 12 3 72 Houston Oilers Kenny King Kenny King (running back) Running back 1978 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes yes from Oakland via Baltimore 1979 12 3 73 San Diego Chargers Clifford Thrift Cliff Thrift Linebacker 1978 East Central University East Central Tigers East Central no 1979 12 3 74 Philadelphia Eagles Tony Franklin Tony Franklin (kicker) Kicker 1978 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes yes 1979 12 3 75 Atlanta Falcons James Mayberry Running back 1978 University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1979 12 3 76 Dallas Cowboys Doug Cosbie Tight end 1978 Santa Clara University Santa Clara Broncos Santa Clara yes no from Seattle 1979 12 3 77 Denver Broncos Bruce Radford Defensive End 1978 Grambling State University Grambling State Tigers Grambling State yes 1979 12 3 78 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Reginald Lewis no Defensive End 1978 University of North Texas North Texas Mean Green North Texas yes from Houston 1979 12 3 79 Atlanta Falcons William Andrews William Andrews (American football) Running back 1978 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes yes from Miami 1979 12 3 80 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rick Berns Running back 1978 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes from Los Angeles via Washington thorough Miami and Oakland 1979 12 3 81 Los Angeles Rams Mike Wellman Center 1978 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes from New England 1979 12 3 82 San Francisco 49ers Joe Montana Quarterback 1978 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes yes yes 1979 3 Pittsburgh Steelers Selection forfeited when the team was found to have practiced with pads during an off-season period when pads were not allowedhttp://www.steelertribute.com/FACTS2.HTM Steelers Facts & Info SteelerTribute.com 2 March 25, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20090930101758/http://www.steelertribute.com/FACTS2.HTM September 30, 2009 dead 1979 12 4 83 yes Buffalo Bills Ken Johnson Ken Johnson (defensive end, born 1955) Defensive End 1978 Knoxville College Knoxville Bulldogs Knoxville no from San Francisco 1979 12 4 84 Cincinnati Bengals James White Mike White (defensive lineman) Defensive Tackle 1978 Albany State University Albany State Golden Rams Albany State no 1979 12 4 85 Kansas City Chiefs Frank Manumaleuga Linebacker 1978 San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose State yes 1979 12 4 86 Pittsburgh Steelers Russell Davis Russell Davis (running back) Running back 1978 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes from Tampa Bay via Detroit 1979 12 4 87 Buffalo Bills Jeff Nixon Safety 1978 University of Richmond Richmond Spiders Richmond yes 1979 12 4 88 Detroit Lions Ulysses Norris Tight end 1978 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes from Baltimore 1979 12 4 89 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Roy Green Defensive Back 1978 Henderson State University Henderson State Reddies Henderson State yes no 1979 12 4 90 New York Giants Phil Tabor Phil Tabor (American football) Defensive End 1978 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1979 12 4 91 Cincinnati Bengals Vaughn Lusby Vaughn Lusby Cornerback 1978 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes from Chicago 1979 12 4 92 Detroit Lions Jon Brooks Jon Brooks (American football) Linebacker 1978 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes 1979 12 4 93 New Orleans Saints Jim Kovach Linebacker 1978 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1979 12 4 94 Philadelphia Eagles Ben Cowins Running Back 1978 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes from Washington 1979 12 4 95 Cleveland Browns Matt Miller Matt Miller (offensive lineman) Offensive tackle 1978 University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1979 12 4 96 New York Jets Eric Cunningham Eric Cunningham (American football) Guard 1978 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1979 12 4 97 Minnesota Vikings Steve Dils Quarterback 1978 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes 1979 12 4 98 New York Jets Johnny Lynn Johnnie Lynn Cornerback 1978 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes from Green Bay 1979 12 4 99 Los Angeles Rams Derwin Tucker no Defensive Back 1978 University of Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes from San Diego 1979 12 4 100 Atlanta Falcons Lynn Cain Running back 1978 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from Philadelphia 1979 12 4 101 Atlanta Falcons Charles Johnson Charles Johnson (defensive back) Cornerback 1978 Grambling State University Grambling State Tigers Grambling State yes 1979 12 4 102 Seattle Seahawks Mark Bell Mark Bell (defensive end) Tight end 1978 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes 1979 12 4 103 Washington Redskins Don Warren Tight end 1978 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes from Oakland via Green Bay 1979 12 4 104 San Diego Chargers John Floyd John Floyd (American football) Wide Receiver 1978 University of Louisiana at Monroe Northeast Louisiana Indians Northeast Louisiana yes from Houston 1979 12 4 105 Denver Broncos Charles Jefferson Charles Jefferson (American football) Defensive Back 1978 McNeese State University McNeese State Cowboys McNeese State yes 1979 12 4 106 New England Patriots Eddie Hare Punter 1978 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes 1979 12 4 107 Miami Dolphins Steve Howell Steve Howell (American football) Running back 1978 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1979 12 4 108 Los Angeles Rams Jerry Wilkinson Defensive Tackle 1978 Oregon State University Oregon State Beavers Oregon State yes 1979 12 4 109 Dallas Cowboys Ralph DeLoach Defensive end 1978 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1979 12 4 110 Pittsburgh Steelers Calvin Sweeney Wide receiver 1978 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1979 12 5 111 yes San Francisco 49ers Tom Seabron Linebacker 1978 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1979 12 5 112 Kansas City Chiefs Earl Gant Running back 1978 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1979 12 5 113 Cincinnati Bengals Casey Merrill Defensive End 1978 University of California, Davis UC Davis Aggies UC Davis yes 1979 12 5 114 Buffalo Bills Rod Kush Safety 1978 University of Nebraska at Omaha Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks Nebraska–Omaha no 1979 12 5 115 Baltimore Colts Larry Braziel Cornerback 1978 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1979 12 5 116 Buffalo Bills Dan Manucci Quarterback 1978 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes from Tampa Bay via Seattle 1979 12 5 117 New York Giants Cleveland Jackson Tight end 1978 University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels UNLV yes 1979 12 5 118 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Steve Henry Steve Henry (American football) Defensive back 1978 Emporia State University Emporia State Hornets Emporia State no 1979 12 5 119 San Francisco 49ers Jerry Aldridge Running back 1978 Angelo State University Angelo State Rams Angelo State yes from Detroit 1979 12 5 120 New Orleans Saints Harlan Huckleby Running back 1978 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1979 12 5 121 Dallas Cowboys Bob Hukill no Guard 1978 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes from Chicago 1979 12 5 122 Los Angeles Rams Victor Hicks Tight end 1978 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes from Cleveland 1979 12 5 123 New York Jets Kelly Kirchbaum Linebacker 1978 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1979 12 5 124 Cleveland Browns Rich Dimler Defensive Tackle 1978 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from Washington via Los Angeles 1979 12 5 125 New York Jets Stan Blinka Linebacker 1978 Sam Houston State University Sam Houston Bearkats Sam Houston no from Green Bay 1979 12 5 126 Philadelphia Eagles Scott Fitzkee Wide receiver 1978 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1979 12 5 127 Atlanta Falcons Mike Zele Defensive Tackle 1978 Kent State University Kent State Golden Flashes Kent State yes 1979 12 5 128 Dallas Cowboys Curtis Anderson Curtis Anderson (American football, born 1957) Defensive End 1978 Central State University Central State Marauders Central State (OH) no 1979 12 5 129 Minnesota Vikings Jerry Meter Linebacker 1978 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1979 12 5 130 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Mark Bell Mark Bell (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1978 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes from Oakland 1979 12 5 131 Detroit Lions Walt Brown no Center 1978 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes from San Diego via Los Angeles 1979 12 5 132 Denver Broncos Rick Leach Rick Leach (baseball) Quarterback 1978 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1979 12 5 133 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Chuck Fusina Quarterback 1978 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes from Houston 1979 12 5 134 Miami Dolphins Don Bessillieu Safety 1978 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes 1979 12 5 135 New England Patriots John Zamberlin Linebacker 1978 Pacific Lutheran University Pacific Lutheran Lutes Pacific Lutheran no 1979 12 5 136 Dallas Cowboys Ron Springs Running Back 1978 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1979 12 5 137 Pittsburgh Steelers Dwaine Board Defensive End 1978 North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina A&T Aggies North Carolina A&T yes 1979 12 6 138 yes San Francisco 49ers Ruben Vaughan Defensive tackle 1978 University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1979 12 6 139 Cincinnati Bengals Steve Kreider Wide Receiver 1978 Lehigh University Lehigh Engineers Lehigh yes 1979 12 6 140 Kansas City Chiefs Spider Gaines no Wide Receiver 1978 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1979 12 6 141 Buffalo Bills Mike Burrow no Guard 1978 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes from Baltimore 1979 12 6 142 Oakland Raiders Ira Matthews Running back 1978 University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes from Tampa Bay 1979 12 6 143 Houston Oilers Daryl Hunt Linebacker 1978 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes from Buffalo 1979 12 6 144 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Thomas Lott Running back 1978 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1979 12 6 145 New York Giants Bob Torrey Bob Torrey (running back) Running back 1978 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1979 12 6 146 New Orleans Saints Ricky Ray Ricky Ray (defensive back) Defensive Back 1978 Norfolk State University Norfolk State Spartans Norfolk State no 1979 12 6 147 Chicago Bears John Sullivan John Sullivan (linebacker) Linebacker 1978 University of Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes 1979 12 6 148 Denver Broncos Jeff McIntyre Linebacker 1978 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes from Detroit 1979 12 6 149 New York Jets Bill Dufek no Guard 1978 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1979 12 6 150 Baltimore Colts Jim Moore no Offensive tackle 1978 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes from Washington 1979 12 6 151 Cleveland Browns Clinton Burrell Defensive Back 1978 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1979 12 6 152 Minnesota Vikings Joe Senser Tight end 1978 West Chester University West Chester Golden Rams West Chester yes no 1979 12 6 153 Green Bay Packers Dave Simmons Dave Simmons (linebacker, born 1957) Linebacker 1978 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1979 12 6 154 Atlanta Falcons Mike Moroski Quarterback 1978 University of California, Davis UC Davis Aggies UC Davis yes 1979 12 6 155 Dallas Cowboys Tim Lavender no Defensive Back 1978 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from Seattle 1979 12 6 156 Oakland Raiders Henry Williams Henry Williams (American football) Cornerback 1978 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1979 12 6 157 Pittsburgh Steelers Bill Murrell Tight end 1978 Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem State Rams Winston-Salem State no from San Diego 1979 12 6 158 New York Giants Eddie Hicks Running back 1978 East Carolina University East Carolina Pirates East Carolina yes from Philadelphia 1979 12 6 159 Houston Oilers Mike Murphy Mike Murphy (linebacker) Linebacker 1978 Missouri State University Southwest Missouri State Bears SW Missouri State no 1979 12 6 160 Dallas Cowboys Mike Salzano no Guard 1978 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes from Denver 1979 12 6 161 Pittsburgh Steelers Dwayne Woodruff Cornerback 1978 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville yes from New England 1979 12 6 162 Miami Dolphins Steve Lindquist no Guard 1978 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1979 12 6 163 Cleveland Browns Jim Ronan no Defensive Tackle 1978 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes from Los Angeles 1979 12 6 164 Dallas Cowboys Chris DeFrance Wide Receiver 1978 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1979 12 6 165 Pittsburgh Steelers Matt Bahr Kicker 1978 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1979 12 7 166 yes San Francisco 49ers Phil Francis Running back 1978 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes 1979 12 7 167 Kansas City Chiefs Ken Kremer Defensive End 1978 Ball State University Ball State Cardinals Ball State yes 1979 12 7 168 Cincinnati Bengals Max Montoya Guard 1978 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes yes 1979 12 7 169 Seattle Seahawks Larry Polowski Linebacker 1978 Boise State University Boise State Broncos Boise State yes from Tampa Bay via Washington 1979 12 7 170 Buffalo Bills Tom Mullady Tight end 1978 Rhodes College Rhodes Lynx Rhodes no 1979 12 7 171 Houston Oilers Tim Ries no Defensive Back 1978 Missouri State University Southwest Missouri State Bears SW Missouri State no from Baltimore 1979 12 7 172 New York Giants Steve Alvers Tight end 1978 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1979 12 7 173 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Kirk Gibson Wide Receiver 1978 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1979 12 7 174 Chicago Bears Lee Kunz Linebacker 1978 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1979 12 7 175 Oakland Raiders Jack Matia no Offensive Tackle 1978 Drake University Drake Bulldogs Drake yes from Detroit via Cleveland 1979 12 7 176 New Orleans Saints Stan Sytsma Linebacker 1978 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1979 12 7 177 New England Patriots Judson Flint Free safety 1978 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes from Washington 1979 12 7 178 Philadelphia Eagles Don Swafford no Offensive Tackle 1978 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes from Cleveland 1979 12 7 179 New York Jets Emmett King no Running back 1978 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1979 12 7 180 Green Bay Packers Henry Monroe Defensive Back 1978 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1979 12 7 181 Minnesota Vikings Bob Winkel Defensive Tackle 1978 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1979 12 7 182 Washington Redskins Rich Milot Linebacker 1978 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes from Seattle 1979 12 7 183 Cleveland Browns Cody Risien Offensive Tackle 1978 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes yes from Oakland 1979 12 7 184 Green Bay Packers Rich Wingo Linebacker 1978 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes from San Diego 1979 12 7 185 Philadelphia Eagles Curtis Bunche no Defensive End 1978 Albany State University Albany State Golden Rams Albany State no 1979 12 7 186 Atlanta Falcons Roger Westlund no Offensive Tackle 1978 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1979 12 7 187 New York Jets Keith Brown no Defensive Back 1978 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes from Houston 1979 12 7 188 Denver Broncos Luke Prestridge Punter 1978 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes yes 1979 12 7 188.5 New England Patriots The New England Patriots forfeited their 1979 seventh round pick by the NFL office for an illegal tryout 1979 12 7 189 Miami Dolphins Uwe von Schamann Kicker 1978 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1979 12 7 190 Los Angeles Rams Jeff Delaney Safety 1978 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1979 12 7 191 Dallas Cowboys Greg Fitzpatrick no Linebacker 1978 Youngstown State University Youngstown State Penguins Youngstown State no 1979 12 7 192 Pittsburgh Steelers Bruce Kimball Bruce Kimball (American football) Guard 1978 University of Massachusetts Amherst UMass Minutemen UMass yes 1979 12 8 193 yes Green Bay Packers Ron Cassidy Wide Receiver 1978 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State yes from San Francisco 1979 12 8 194 Cincinnati Bengals Howie Kurnick Linebacker 1978 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati yes 1979 12 8 195 Kansas City Chiefs Mike Williams Mike Williams (American football, born 1957) Running back 1978 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico yes 1979 12 8 196 Philadelphia Eagles Chuck Correal Center 1978 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes from Buffalo 1979 12 8 197 Baltimore Colts Steve Heimkreiter Linebacker 1978 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1979 12 8 198 New York Jets Marshall Harris Defensive Tackle 1978 Texas Christian University TCU Horned Frogs TCU yes from Tampa Bay 1979 12 8 199 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Larry Miller no Linebacker 1978 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1979 12 8 200 New York Giants D. K. Perry no Defensive Back 1978 Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs SMU yes 1979 12 8 201 New York Giants Roy Simmons Roy Simmons (American football) Guard 1978 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes from Detroit 1979 12 8 202 New Orleans Saints Doug Panfil no Guard 1978 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes 1979 12 8 203 Chicago Bears Rick Moss no Defensive Back 1978 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1979 12 8 204 Cleveland Browns Kent Perkow no Defensive End 1978 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1979 12 8 205 New York Jets Willie Beamon no Linebacker 1978 Boise State University Boise State Broncos Boise State yes 1979 12 8 206 Miami Dolphins Jeff Groth Jeff Groth (American football) Wide receiver 1978 Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Falcons Bowling Green yes from Washington 1979 12 8 207 Baltimore Colts Nesby Glasgow Safety 1978 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes from Minnesota 1979 12 8 208 Green Bay Packers Rick Partridge Punter 1978 University of Utah Utah Utes Utah yes 1979 12 8 209 Oakland Raiders Robert Hawkins no Running back 1978 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1979 12 8 210 San Diego Chargers Wilbert Haslip Running back 1978 University of Hawaii Hawaii Rainbows Hawaii no 1979 12 8 211 Philadelphia Eagles Max Runager Punter 1978 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes 1979 12 8 212 Atlanta Falcons Keith Miller no Linebacker 1978 Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Golden Norsemen N.E. Oklahoma no 1979 12 8 213 Detroit Lions John Mohring John Mohring (linebacker, born 1956) Linebacker 1978 C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University C. W. Post Pioneers C. W. Post no from Seattle 1979 12 8 214 Houston Oilers Carter Hartwig Cornerback 1978 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1979 12 8 215 Miami Dolphins Glenn Blackwood Safety 1978 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes from Denver 1979 12 8 216 New England Patriots Randy Love Running Back 1978 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1979 12 8 217 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gene Sanders Defensive Tackle 1978 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes from Miami 1979 12 8 218 Kansas City Chiefs Robert Brewer no Guard 1978 Temple University Temple Owls Temple yes from Los Angeles via St. Louis 1979 12 8 219 Dallas Cowboys Bruce Thornton Bruce Thornton (defensive lineman) Defensive Tackle 1978 University of Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes 1979 12 8 220 Pittsburgh Steelers Tom Graves Tom Graves (American football) Linebacker 1978 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1979 12 9 221 yes San Francisco 49ers Steve Hamilton no Defensive Tackle 1978 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1979 12 9 222 Kansas City Chiefs James Folston no Tight end 1978 Cameron University Cameron Aggies Cameron no 1979 12 9 223 Cincinnati Bengals Scott Burk Safety 1978 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes 1979 12 9 224 Baltimore Colts Russ Henderson no Punter 1978 University of Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia yes 1979 12 9 225 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Henry Vereen Wide receiver 1978 University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels UNLV yes 1979 12 9 226 Buffalo Bills Keven Baker no Defensive End 1978 William Penn University William Penn Statesmen William Penn no 1979 12 9 227 New York Giants Tom Rusk Linebacker 1978 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1979 12 9 228 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Bob Rozier Robert Rozier Defensive End 1978 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1979 12 9 229 Kansas City Chiefs Joe Robinson no Offensive Tackle 1978 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes from New Orleans 1979 12 9 230 Chicago Bears Jerome Heavens Running back 1978 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1979 12 9 231 Detroit Lions Jeff Komlo Quarterback 1978 University of Delaware Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Delaware yes 1979 12 9 232 New York Jets Gordy Sprattler no Running Back 1978 North Dakota State University North Dakota State Bison North Dakota State yes 1979 12 9 233 Washington Redskins Kris Haines Wide receiver 1978 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1979 12 9 234 Cleveland Browns Carl McGee Linebacker 1978 Duke University Duke Blue Devils Duke yes 1979 12 9 235 Green Bay Packers John Thompson John Thompson (tight end) Tight end 1978 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State yes 1979 12 9 236 Minnesota Vikings Billy Diggs no Wide receiver 1978 Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem State Rams Winston-Salem State no 1979 12 9 237 San Diego Chargers Alvin Garrett Wide receiver 1978 Angelo State University Angelo State Rams Angelo State yes 1979 12 9 238 Oakland Raiders Jim Rourke Offensive Tackle 1978 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes from Philadelphia 1979 12 9 239 Atlanta Falcons Dave Parkin Free safety 1978 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State yes 1979 12 9 240 Seattle Seahawks Ezra Tate no Running back 1978 Mississippi College Mississippi College Choctaws Mississippi College no 1979 12 9 241 Cleveland Browns Curtis Weathers Tight end 1978 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes from Oakland 1979 12 9 242 Denver Broncos Charlie Taylor no Wide receiver 1978 Rice University Rice Owls Rice yes 1979 12 9 243 Houston Oilers Richard Ellender Rich Ellender Wide receiver 1978 McNeese State University McNeese State Cowboys McNeese State yes 1979 12 9 244 Miami Dolphins Jeff Weston Jeff Weston (American football) Defensive Tackle 1978 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1979 12 9 245 New England Patriots John Spagnola Tight end 1978 Yale University Yale Bulldogs Yale yes 1979 12 9 246 Los Angeles Rams Jeff Rutledge Quarterback 1978 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1979 12 9 247 Dallas Cowboys Garry Cobb Linebacker 1978 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1979 12 9 248 Pittsburgh Steelers Rick Kirk no Defensive End 1978 Denison University Denison Big Red Denison no 1979 12 10 249 yes San Francisco 49ers Dwight Clark Wide receiver 1978 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes yes 1979 12 10 250 Cincinnati Bengals Nathan Poole Running back 1978 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville yes 1979 12 10 251 Kansas City Chiefs Mike DuPree no Linebacker 1978 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1979 12 10 252 San Francisco 49ers Howard Ballage Defensive Back 1978 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1979 12 10 253 Buffalo Bills Dave Marler Quarterback 1978 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1979 12 10 254 Baltimore Colts Steve Stephens Steve Stephens (American football) Tight end 1978 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes 1979 12 10 255 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Jerry Holloway no Tight end 1978 Western Illinois University Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois no 1979 12 10 256 New York Giants Dan Fowler Guard 1978 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1979 12 10 257 Chicago Bears Joe Restic no Defensive Back 1978 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1979 12 10 258 Miami Dolphins Jerome Stanton no Defensive Back 1978 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1979 12 10 259 Oakland Raiders Ricky Smith no Defensive Back 1978 Tulane University Tulane Green Wave Tulane yes 1979 12 10 260 Kansas City Chiefs Gerald Jackson Gerald Jackson (American football) Defensive Back 1978 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1979 12 10 261 Cleveland Browns John Smith John Smith (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1978 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1979 12 10 262 New York Jets Steve Sybeldon no Offensive Tackle 1978 University of North Dakota North Dakota Fighting Sioux North Dakota no 1979 12 10 263 New York Jets Ed McGlasson Center 1978 Youngstown State University Youngstown State Penguins Youngstown State no 1979 12 10 264 Green Bay Packers Frank Lockett Wide receiver 1978 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1979 12 10 265 San Diego Chargers Tony Petruccio no Defensive Tackle 1978 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1979 12 10 266 Atlanta Falcons Bruce Beekley Linebacker 1978 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes 1979 12 10 267 Seattle Seahawks Robert Hardy Robert Hardy (American football) Defensive Tackle 1978 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes 1979 12 10 268 Kansas City Chiefs Larry Willis no Wide Receiver 1978 Alcorn State University Alcorn State Braves Alcorn State yes 1979 12 10 269 San Diego Chargers Al Green Al Green (basketball) Defensive Back 1978 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1979 12 10 269.5 Houston Oilers The Houston Oilers forfeited their 1979 tenth round pick after selecting Johnnie Dirden in the 1978 Supplemental draft NFL Draft https://books.google.com/books?id=UkdNAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA36&article_id=7014,1649085&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwisuo_ci9yTAxXcMVkFHfRqCP0Q6AF6BAgMEAM#v=onepage&q=NFL%20Draft%20%22Dave%20Marler%22&f=false 7 April 2026 Lakeland Ledger 5 May 1979 1979 12 10 270 New England Patriots Martin Cox Wide Receiver 1978 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Commodores Vanderbilt yes 1979 12 10 271 New England Patriots Allan Clark Running Back 1978 Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Northern Arizona yes 1979 12 10 272 Miami Dolphins Mike Kozlowski Running Back 1978 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1979 12 10 273 Los Angeles Rams Grady Ebensberger no Defensive Tackle 1978 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1979 12 10 274 Dallas Cowboys Mike Calhoun Defensive Tackle 1978 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1979 12 10 275 Pittsburgh Steelers Tod Thompson no Tight end 1978 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1979 12 11 276 yes San Francisco 49ers Billy McBride no Defensive Back 1978 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1979 12 11 277 Kansas City Chiefs Stan Rome Wide receiver 1978 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes 1979 12 11 278 Cincinnati Bengals Ken Bungarda Defensive end 1978 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1979 12 11 279 Buffalo Bills Paul Lawler no Defensive back 1978 Colgate University Colgate Red Raiders Colgate yes 1979 12 11 280 Baltimore Colts John Priestner Linebacker 1978 University of Western Ontario Western Mustangs Western Ontario no 1979 12 11 281 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bob Rippentrop no Tight end 1978 California State University, Fresno Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State yes 1979 12 11 282 New York Giants Mike Mince no Defensive back 1978 California State University, Fresno Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State yes 1979 12 11 283 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Nate Henderson no Offensive tackle 1978 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1979 12 11 284 New York Giants Ken Johnson no Running back 1978 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1979 12 11 285 New Orleans Saints David Hall no Wide receiver 1978 Missouri University of Science and Technology Missouri–Rolla Miners Missouri–Rolla no 1979 12 11 286 Chicago Bears Bob Wright no Offensive tackle 1978 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati yes 1979 12 11 287 Cleveland Browns Randy Poeschl no Defensive end 1978 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1979 12 11 288 New York Jets Danny Sanders Quarterback 1978 Carson–Newman University Carson–Newman Eagles Carson–Newman no 1979 12 11 289 Washington Redskins Monte Coleman Linebacker 1978 University of Central Arkansas Central Arkansas Bears Central Arkansas no 1979 12 11 290 Green Bay Packers Mark Thorson no Defensive back 1978 Ottawa University Ottawa Braves Ottawa (KS) no 1979 12 11 291 Minnesota Vikings Brian Nelson no Wide receiver 1978 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes 1979 12 11 292 Atlanta Falcons Bill Leer no Center 1978 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes 1979 12 11 293 Seattle Seahawks Jim Hinesly no Guard 1978 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1979 12 11 294 Oakland Raiders Bruce Davis Bruce Davis (offensive tackle) Offensive tackle 1978 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1979 12 11 295 San Diego Chargers Dave Rader Dave Rader (American football) Quarterback 1978 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes 1979 12 11 296 Philadelphia Eagles Al Chesley Linebacker 1978 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1979 12 11 297 Denver Broncos Zach Dixon Zachary Dixon Running back 1978 Temple University Temple Owls Temple yes 1979 12 11 298 Houston Oilers Mike Taylor no Offensive tackle 1978 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes 1979 12 11 299 Miami Dolphins Mike Blanton no Defensive end 1978 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes 1979 12 11 300 Washington Redskins Tony Hall no Wide receiver 1978 Knoxville College Knoxville Bulldogs Knoxville no 1979 12 11 301 Los Angeles Rams Jesse Deremus no Defensive tackle 1978 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1979 12 11 302 Detroit Lions Eddie Cole no Linebacker 1978 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes 1979 12 11 303 Pittsburgh Steelers Charlie Moore no Center 1978 Wichita State University Wichita State Shockers Wichita State yes 1979 12 12 303.5 San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers forfeited their 1979 twelfth round pick after selecting Rod Conners in the 1978 Supplemental draft 1979 12 12 304 yes Cincinnati Bengals Jim Browner Defensive back 1978 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1979 12 12 305 Kansas City Chiefs Michael Forrest Running back 1978 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1979 12 12 306 Baltimore Colts Charlie Green no Wide receiver 1978 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes 1979 12 12 307 Tampa Bay Buccaneers David Logan David Logan (American football) Defensive tackle 1978 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes yes 1979 12 12 308 Buffalo Bills Mike Harris no Running back 1978 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1979 12 12 309 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Rick McBride no Linebacker 1978 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1979 12 12 310 New York Giants Tim Gillespie no Guard 1978 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State yes 1979 12 12 311 New Orleans Saints Kelsey Finch no Running back 1978 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1979 12 12 312 Chicago Bears Dave Becker Defensive back 1978 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1979 12 12 313 Detroit Lions Bob Forster no Center 1978 Brown University Brown Bears Brown yes 1979 12 12 314 New York Jets Paul Darby Wide receiver 1978 Texas State University Southwest Texas State Bobcats Southwest Texas State yes 1979 12 12 315 Cleveland Browns Dewitt Methvin no Center 1978 Tulane University Tulane Green Wave Tulane yes 1979 12 12 316 Oakland Raiders Dirk Abernathy no Defensive back 1978 Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Falcons Bowling Green yes 1979 12 12 317 Minnesota Vikings David Stephens no Linebacker 1978 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1979 12 12 318 Green Bay Packers Bill Moats no Punter 1978 University of South Dakota South Dakota Coyotes South Dakota no 1979 12 12 319 Seattle Seahawks Jeff Moore Jeff Moore (American football) Running back 1978 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes 1979 12 12 320 Oakland Raiders Reggie Kinlaw Defensive tackle 1978 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1979 12 12 321 San Diego Chargers Frank Duncan Frank Duncan (American football) Defensive back 1978 San Francisco State University San Francisco State Gators San Francisco State yes 1979 12 12 322 Pittsburgh Steelers Ed Smith Ed Smith (linebacker) Linebacker 1978 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Commodores Vanderbilt yes 1979 12 12 323 Atlanta Falcons Stuart Walker no Linebacker 1978 University of Colorado Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1979 12 12 324 Houston Oilers Wayne Wilson Wayne Wilson (American football) Running back 1978 Shepherd University Shepherd Rams Shepherd no 1979 12 12 325 Denver Broncos Dave Jacobs Kicker 1978 Syracuse University Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse yes 1979 12 12 326 Detroit Lions Brian Sweeney no Wide receiver 1978 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&I Javelinas Texas A&I no 1979 12 12 327 Miami Dolphins Larry Fortner no Quarterback 1978 Miami University Miami Redskins Miami (OH) yes 1979 12 12 328 Los Angeles Rams Drew Hill Wide receiver 1978 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes yes 1979 12 12 329 Dallas Cowboys Quentin Lowry Linebacker 1978 Youngstown State University Youngstown State Penguins Youngstown State no 1979 12 12 330 Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Almond no Wide receiver 1978 Northwestern State University Northwestern State Demons Northwestern State yes Supplemental draft 1979 6 Buffalo Bills Rod Stewart Running back no 1978 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes Hall of Famers Kellen Winslow, tight end from Missouri, taken 1st round 13th overall by San Diego Chargers Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1995.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 Joe Montana, quarterback from Notre Dame, taken 3rd round 82nd overall by San Francisco 49ers Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2000.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 Dan Hampton, defensive tackle from Arkansas, taken 1st round 4th overall by Chicago Bears Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2002. Bill Cowher, linebacker from North Carolina State, undrafted and signed by Philadelphia Eagles Inducted: For his Coaching achievements Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Notable undrafted players † = Pro BowlerHall of Famer yes 1979 yes Atlanta Falcons Putt Choate Linebacker 1978 Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs SMU no yes 1979 yes Atlanta Falcons Frank Garcia Frank Garcia (punter) Punter 1978 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State no yes 1979 yes Atlanta Falcons Russ Mikeska Tight end 1978 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M no yes 1979 yes Atlanta Falcons Don Patterson Don Patterson (defensive back) Cornerback 1978 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech no yes 1979 yes Buffalo Bills Chris Keating Linebacker 1978 University of Maine Maine Black Bears Maine no yes 1979 yes Buffalo Bills Jeff Knapple Quarterback 1978 University of Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Bears Northern Colorado no no 1979 yes Cleveland Browns Dino Hall Running back 1978 Glassboro State College Glassboro State Profs Glassboro State no no 1979 yes Dallas Cowboys Adger Armstrong Fullback 1978 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M no yes 1979 yes Dallas Cowboys Steve Wilson Steve Wilson (defensive back) Cornerback 1978 Howard University Howard Bison Howard no yes 1979 yes Denver Broncos James Harrell James Harrell (American football) Linebacker 1978 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida no yes 1979 yes Denver Broncos Jim Ryan Jim Ryan (linebacker) Linebacker 1978 College of William & Mary William & Mary Tribe William & Mary no yes 1979 yes Denver Broncos Vince Thompson Running back 1978 Villanova University Villanova Wildcats Villanova no yes 1979 yes Denver Broncos Wylie Turner Cornerback 1978 Angelo State University Angelo State Rams Angelo State no yes 1979 yes Denver Broncos Steve Watson Steve Watson (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1978 Temple University Temple Owls Temple yes yes 1979 yes Detroit Lions John Arnold John Arnold (American football) Wide receiver 1978 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming no yes 1979 yes Green Bay Packers Bobby Kimball Bobby Kimball (American football) Wide receiver 1978 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma no yes 1979 yes Houston Oilers Chuck Brown Chuck Brown (American football) Center 1978 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston no yes 1979 yes Kansas City Chiefs M. L. Carter Cornerback 1978 San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose State no yes 1979 yes Kansas City Chiefs Steve Gaunty Wide receiver 1978 University of Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Bears Northern Colorado no no 1979 yes Los Angeles Rams Ivory Sully Safety 1978 University of Delaware Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Delaware no yes 1979 yes Miami Dolphins Cleveland Green Offensive tackle 1978 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern no yes 1979 yes Miami Dolphins Joel Williams Joel Williams (linebacker) Linebacker 1978 University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles Wisconsin–La Crosse no no 1979 yes Minnesota Vikings Douglas Cunningham Douglas Cunningham (American football) Wide receiver 1978 Rice University Rice Owls Rice no yes 1979 yes Minnesota Vikings Keith Nord Safety 1978 St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State Huskies St. Cloud State no no 1979 yes Minnesota Vikings Tony Norman Tony Norman (gridiron football) Defensive end 1978 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State no yes 1979 yes New England Patriots Mark Buben Defensive end 1978 Tufts University Tufts Jumbos Tufts no no 1979 yes New England Patriots Ken Talton Running back 1978 Cornell University Cornell Big Red Cornell no yes 1979 yes New Orleans Saints Vickey Ray Anderson Running back 1978 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma no yes 1979 yes New York Giants Saladin Martin Cornerback 1978 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State no yes 1979 yes New York Giants Joe McLaughlin Joe McLaughlin (American football) Linebacker 1978 University of Massachusetts Amherst UMass Minutemen UMass no yes 1979 yes New York Jets Woody Bennett Running back 1978 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami no yes 1979 yes New York Jets Mike McKibben Linebacker 1978 Kent State University Kent State Golden Flashes Kent State no yes 1979 yes Oakland Raiders Joe Bell Joe Bell (American football) Defensive end 1978 Norfolk State University Norfolk State Spartans Norfolk State no no 1979 yes Oakland Raiders Rufus Bess Cornerback 1978 South Carolina State South Carolina Bulldogs South Carolina State no no 1979 yes Philadelphia Eagles Bill Cowher Linebacker 1978 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State no yes yes 1979 yes Philadelphia Eagles Steve Kenney Offensive guard 1978 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson no yes 1979 yes Philadelphia Eagles Al Latimer Cornerback 1978 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson no yes 1979 yes Pittsburgh Steelers Anthony Anderson Anthony Anderson (running back) Running back 1978 Temple University Temple Owls Temple no yes 1979 yes San Francisco 49ers Dan Melville Punter 1978 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California no yes 1979 yes Seattle Seahawks Mark Stevenson Mark Stevenson (American football) Guard Center 1978 Western Illinois University Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois no no 1979 yes St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Chris Garlich Linebacker 1978 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri no yes 1979 yes St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Jeff Lee Jeff Lee (American football) Wide receiver 1978 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska no yes 1979 yes St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Leo Lewis Leo Lewis (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1978 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri no yes 1979 yes St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Mike Loyd Quarterback 1978 Missouri Southern University Missouri Southern Lions Missouri Southern no no 1979 yes Tampa Bay Buccaneers George Yarno Offensive guard 1978 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State no yes 1979 yes Washington Redskins Neal Olkewicz Linebacker 1978 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland no yes 1979 yes Washington Redskins Ray Waddy Cornerback 1978 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&I Javelinas Texas A&I no no References External links NFL.com – 1979 Draft databaseFootball.com – 1979 Draft Pro Football Hall of Fame 1979 NFL Draft Pick Transactions 1979 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