1980 NFL draft

National Football League draft July 2026 August 2023 1980 NFL draft Park Central Hotel - 7ª Avenida - panoramio (1) (a).jpg The former Sheraton Hotel (draft venue), photographed in 2010 April 29–30, 1980 New York Sheraton Hotelin New York City, New York ESPN NFL Tyrone McGriff, GPittsburgh Steelers Billy Sims, RBDetroit Lions 8 Washington Redskins 15 New York JetsPittsburgh Steelers 333 12 4 OT Anthony Muñoz WR Art Monk C Dwight Stephenson DT Steve McMichael 1979 1981 The 1980 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 April 29–30, 1980, at the New York Sheraton 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/ 2015-09-05 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 2015-09-30 dead The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season. With the first overall pick of the draft, the Detroit Lions selected running back Billy Sims. This draft is notable as the first that the nascent ESPN network (which had first gone on the air seven months earlier) aired in its entirety, and the first to be televised. Player selections 12 yes * compensatory selection † Pro Bowler"Pro Bowler" N Players are identified as Pro Bowlers if they were selected for the Pro Bowl at any time in their career. ‡Hall of Famer"HOF note" Players are identified as a Hall of Famer if they have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 1980 12 1 1 Detroit Lions Billy Sims Running back 1979 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes yes 1978 Heisman Trophy WinnerHeisman Trophy http://www.heisman.com/winners/b-sims78.php August 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131005001102/http://www.heisman.com/winners/b-sims78.php 2013-10-05 dead 1980 12 1 2 New York Jets Lam Jones Wide receiver 1979 University of Texas at Austin Texas Longhorns Texas yes from San Francisco 1980 12 1 3 Cincinnati Bengals Anthony Muñoz Offensive tackle 1979 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes yes yes 1980 12 1 4 Green Bay Packers Bruce Clark Bruce Clark (American football) Defensive end 1979 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes yes 1980 12 1 5 Baltimore Colts Curtis Dickey Running back 1979 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1980 12 1 6 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Curtis Greer Defensive end 1979 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1980 12 1 7 Atlanta Falcons Junior Miller Tight end 1979 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes yes 1980 12 1 8 New York Giants Mark Haynes Cornerback 1979 University of Colorado Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes yes 1980 12 1 9 Minnesota Vikings Doug Martin Doug Martin (defensive end) Defensive end 1979 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1980 12 1 10 Seattle Seahawks Jacob Green Defensive end 1979 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes yes from Buffalo 1980 12 1 11 Kansas City Chiefs Brad Budde Guard 1979 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1980 12 1 12 New Orleans Saints Stan Brock Stan Brock (American football) Offensive Tackle 1979 University of Colorado Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1980 12 1 13 San Francisco 49ers Earl Cooper Earl Cooper (American football) Running back 1979 Rice University Rice Owls Rice yes from N.Y. Jets 1980 12 1 14 New England Patriots Roland James Cornerback 1979 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1980 12 1 15 Oakland Raiders Marc Wilson Marc Wilson (American football) Quarterback 1979 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1980 12 1 16 Buffalo Bills Jim Ritcher Guard 1979 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State yes yes from Seattle 1980 12 1 17 Los Angeles Rams Johnnie Johnson Johnnie Johnson (American football) Cornerback 1979 University of Texas at Austin Texas Longhorns Texas yes from Cleveland 1980 12 1 18 Washington Redskins Art Monk Wide receiver 1979 Syracuse University Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse yes yes yes 1980 12 1 19 Chicago Bears Otis Wilson Linebacker 1979 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville yes yes 1980 12 1 20 San Francisco 49ers Jim Stuckey Defensive end 1979 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes from Denver via N.Y. Jets 1980 12 1 21 Miami Dolphins Don McNeal Cornerback 1979 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1980 12 1 22 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ray Snell Guard 1979 University of Wisconsin–Madison Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1980 12 1 23 Philadelphia Eagles Roynell Young Cornerback 1979 Alcorn State University Alcorn State Braves Alcorn State yes yes 1980 12 1 24 Baltimore Colts Derrick Hatchett Safety 1979 University of Texas at Austin Texas Longhorns Texas yes from Dallas 1980 12 1 25 New England Patriots Vagas Ferguson Running back 1979 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes from Houston 1980 12 1 26 Green Bay Packers George Cumby Linebacker 1979 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes from San Diego 1980 12 1 27 Cleveland Browns Charles White Charles White (American football) Running back 1979 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes yes from Los Angeles 1979 Heisman Trophy winnerHeisman Trophy http://www.heisman.com/winners/c-white79.php August 14, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131005010340/http://www.heisman.com/winners/c-white79.php October 5, 2013 1980 12 1 28 Pittsburgh Steelers Mark Malone Quarterback 1979 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1980 12 2 29 yes Buffalo Bills Joe Cribbs Running back 1979 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes yes from Detroit 1980 12 2 30 Minnesota Vikings Willie Teal Cornerback 1979 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes from San Francisco via Philadelphia 1980 12 2 31 Cincinnati Bengals Kirby Criswell Linebacker 1979 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1980 12 2 32 Baltimore Colts Ray Donaldson Center 1979 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes yes 1980 12 2 33 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Doug Marsh Tight end 1979 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1980 12 2 34 Green Bay Packers Mark Lee Mark Lee (American football) Cornerback 1979 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1980 12 2 35 Pittsburgh Steelers Bob Kohrs Defensive end 1979 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes From N.Y. Giants 1980 12 2 36 Atlanta Falcons Buddy Curry Linebacker 1979 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1980 12 2 37 Buffalo Bills Gene Bradley Quarterback 1979 Arkansas State University Arkansas State Indians Arkansas State yes 1980 12 2 38 Houston Oilers Angelo Fields Offensive tackle 1979 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes from Kansas City 1980 12 2 39 San Francisco 49ers Keena Turner Linebacker 1979 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes yes from Minnesota 1980 12 2 40 New York Jets Darrol Ray Cornerback 1979 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1980 12 2 41 New Orleans Saints Dave Waymer Safety 1979 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes yes 1980 12 2 42 Denver Broncos Rulon Jones Defensive end 1979 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State yes yes from Cleveland 1980 12 2 43 Oakland Raiders Matt Millen Linebacker 1979 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes yes 1980 12 2 44 Seattle Seahawks Andre Hines Offensive tackle 1979 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes 1980 12 2 45 New England Patriots Larry McGrew Linebacker 1979 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1980 12 2 46 Chicago Bears Matt Suhey Running back 1979 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1980 12 2 47 New York Jets Ralph Clayton Wide receiver 1979 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes from Denver 1980 12 2 48 Miami Dolphins Dwight Stephenson Center 1979 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes yes yes 1980 12 2 49 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kevin House Wide receiver 1979 Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois Salukis Southern Illinois yes 1980 12 2 50 Los Angeles Rams Irv Pankey Offensive tackle 1979 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes from Washington 1980 12 2 51 Baltimore Colts Tim Foley Tim Foley (offensive tackle) Offensive tackle 1979 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes from Dallas 1980 12 2 52 Houston Oilers Daryle Skaugstad Defensive tackle 1979 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1980 12 2 53 Philadelphia Eagles Perry Harrington Running back 1979 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes 1980 12 2 54 Cleveland Browns Cleveland Crosby Defensive end 1979 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes from San Diego via Los Angeles 1980 12 2 55 Washington Redskins Mat Mendenhall Defensive end 1979 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes from Los Angeles 1980 12 2 56 Pittsburgh Steelers John Goodman John Goodman (American football) Defensive end 1979 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1980 12 3 57 yes Detroit Lions Tom Turnure Center 1979 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1980 12 3 58 Los Angeles Rams Jewerl Thomas Running back 1979 San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose State yes from San Francisco 1980 12 3 59 Cincinnati Bengals Ron Horn Defensive tackle 1979 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1980 12 3 60 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) John Sinnott John Sinnott (American football) Offensive tackle 1979 Brown University Brown Bears Brown yes 1980 12 3 61 Green Bay Packers Syd Kitson Guard 1979 Wake Forest University Wake Forest Demon Deacons Wake Forest yes 1980 12 3 62 Detroit Lions Mike Friede Wide receiver 1979 Indiana University Bloomington Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes from Baltimore 1980 12 3 63 Atlanta Falcons Earl Jones Earl Jones (American football) Cornerback 1979 Norfolk State University Norfolk State Spartans Norfolk State 1980 12 3 64 New York Giants Myron Lapka Defensive tackle 1979 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1980 12 3 65 San Francisco 49ers Jim Miller Jim Miller (punter) Punter 1979 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes from Minnesota 1980 12 3 66 Kansas City Chiefs James Hadnot Running back 1979 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes 1980 12 3 67 Buffalo Bills Mark Brammer Tight end 1979 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1980 12 3 68 Minnesota Vikings Brent Boyd Guard 1979 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes from New Orleans 1980 12 3 69 New York Jets Lance Mehl Linebacker 1979 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes yes 1980 12 3 70 Los Angeles Rams LeRoy Irvin Cornerback 1979 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes yes from Oakland 1980 12 3 71 Buffalo Bills John Schmeding no Guard 1979 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes from Seattle 1980 12 3 72 Cleveland Browns Cliff Odom Linebacker 1979 University of Texas at Arlington Texas–Arlington Mavericks Texas–Arlington yes 1980 12 3 73 New England Patriots Steve McMichael Defensive tackle 1979 University of Texas at Austin Texas Longhorns Texas yes yes yes 1980 12 3 74 Denver Broncos Larry Carter no Defensive back 1979 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1980 12 3 75 Miami Dolphins Bill Barnett Defensive end 1979 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1980 12 3 76 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Scot Brantley Linebacker 1979 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1980 12 3 77 San Francisco 49ers Craig Puki Linebacker 1979 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1980 12 3 78 Dallas Cowboys Bill Roe Bill Roe (American football) Linebacker 1979 University of Colorado Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes from Chicago 1980 12 3 79 Houston Oilers Tim Smith Tim Smith (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1979 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1980 12 3 79.5 Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles forfeited their 1980 third round pick for holding an illegal tryoutNFL Draft https://books.google.com/books?id=zMZRAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA8&dq=%22NFl+Draft%22+forfeit%22&article_id=6906,6768602&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjNorzt_N6TAxX-KFkFHVwoAdIQ6AF6BAgHEAM#v=onepage&q=forfeited%20NFL&f=false 8 April 2026 The Victoria Advocate 30 April 1980 1980 12 3 80 Dallas Cowboys James Jones James Jones (running back, born 1958) Running back 1979 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1980 12 3 81 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Charles Baker Charles Baker (American football) Linebacker 1979 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico yes from San Diego 1980 12 3 82 Los Angeles Rams Phil Murphy Phil Murphy (American football) Defensive tackle 1979 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State yes 1980 12 3 83 Pittsburgh Steelers Ray Sydnor no Tight end 1979 University of Wisconsin–Madison Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1980 12 4 84 yes San Francisco 49ers Ricky Churchman Strong safety 1979 University of Texas at Austin Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1980 12 4 85 Detroit Lions Eric Hipple Quarterback 1979 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State yes 1980 12 4 86 Cincinnati Bengals William Glass no Guard 1979 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1980 12 4 87 Green Bay Packers Fred Nixon Wide receiver 1979 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1980 12 4 88 Baltimore Colts Ray Butler Ray Butler (American football) Wide receiver 1979 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1980 12 4 89 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Rusty Lisch Quarterback 1979 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1980 12 4 90 New York Giants Danny Pittman Wide receiver 1979 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming yes 1980 12 4 91 Atlanta Falcons Jim Laughlin Linebacker 1979 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1980 12 4 92 Minnesota Vikings Dennis Johnson Dennis Johnson Linebacker 1979 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1980 12 4 93 Buffalo Bills Ervin Parker Linebacker 1979 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State yes 1980 12 4 94 Kansas City Chiefs Dave Klug Linebacker 1979 Concordia College (Moorhead, Minnesota) Concordia Cobbers Concordia–Moorhead 1980 12 4 95 New York Jets Jesse Johnson Jesse Johnson (American football) Cornerback 1979 University of Colorado Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1980 12 4 96 New Orleans Saints Mike Jolly Safety 1979 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1980 12 4 97 Seattle Seahawks Terry Dion Defensive end 1979 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes 1980 12 4 98 San Francisco 49ers David Hodge no Linebacker 1979 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1980 12 4 99 Cleveland Browns Ron Crews Defensive tackle 1979 University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels UNLV yes 1980 12 4 99.5 Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders forfeited their 1980 fourth round pick for "evasion of the player limit" and "stashing an unspecified number of players" 1980 12 4 100 Miami Dolphins Elmer Bailey Wide receiver 1979 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1980 12 4 101 San Diego Chargers Ed Luther Quarterback 1979 San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose State yes from Tampa Bay 1980 12 4 102 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Larry Flowers Larry Flowers (American football) Safety 1979 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes 1980 12 4 103 Chicago Bears Arland Thompson Guard 1979 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1980 12 4 104 Atlanta Falcons I. M. Hipp Running back 1979 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1980 12 4 105 Dallas Cowboys Kurt Petersen Kurt Petersen (American football) Guard 1979 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1980 12 4 106 Houston Oilers Chris Combs Chris Combs (tight end) Tight end 1979 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico yes 1980 12 4 107 Denver Broncos Rick Parros Running back 1979 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State yes 1980 12 4 108 San Diego Chargers Bob Gregor Safety 1979 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1980 12 4 109 Cleveland Browns Paul McDonald Paul McDonald (American football) Quarterback 1979 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from Los Angeles 1980 12 4 110 Pittsburgh Steelers Bill Hurley Safety 1979 Syracuse University Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse yes 1980 12 5 111 yes Detroit Lions Mark Streeter no Defensive back 1979 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes 1980 12 5 112 San Francisco 49ers Kenneth Times yes Defensive tackle 1979 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes 1980 12 5 113 Cincinnati Bengals Bryan Hicks Safety 1979 McNeese State University McNeese State Cowboys McNeese State yes 1980 12 5 114 Kansas City Chiefs Carlos Carson Wide receiver 1979 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes yes 1980 12 5 115 Kansas City Chiefs Dan Pensick no Defensive tackle 1979 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1980 12 5 116 Cleveland Browns Elvis Franks Defensive end 1979 Morgan State University Morgan State Bears Morgan State yes 1980 12 5 117 Atlanta Falcons Brad Vassar no Linebacker 1979 University of the Pacific Pacific Tigers Pacific yes 1980 12 5 118 New York Giants Tony Blount Safety 1979 University of Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia yes 1980 12 5 119 Buffalo Bills Jeff Pyburn no Defensive back 1979 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1980 12 5 120 Detroit Lions Tommie Ginn Center 1979 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1980 12 5 121 Minnesota Vikings Doug Paschal Running back 1979 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1980 12 5 122 Minnesota Vikings Paul Jones no Running back 1979 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1980 12 5 123 New York Jets Jim Zidd no Linebacker 1979 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1980 12 5 124 New England Patriots Doug McDougald Defensive edn 1979 Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Gobblers Virginia Tech yes 1980 12 5 125 Oakland Raiders Kenny Lewis Kenny Lewis (American football) Running back 1979 Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Gobblers Virginia Tech yes 1980 12 5 126 Oakland Raiders John Adams no Linebacker 1979 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1980 12 5 127 Seattle Seahawks Joe Steele Joe Steele (American football) Running back 1979 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1980 12 5 128 Oakland Raiders William Bowens no Linebacker 1979 University of North Alabama North Alabama Lions North Alabama 1980 12 5 129 Buffalo Bills Keith Lee Keith Lee (American football) Cornerback 1979 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes 1980 12 5 130 Chicago Bears Paul Tabor Center 1979 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1980 12 5 131 Denver Broncos Mike Harden Safety 1979 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1980 12 5 132 Seattle Seahawks Daniel Jacobs no Defensive end 1979 Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem State Rams Winston-Salem State 1980 12 5 133 Dallas Cowboys Gary Hogeboom Quarterback 1979 Central Michigan University Central Michigan Chippewas Central Michigan yes 1980 12 5 134 Houston Oilers John Corker Linebacker 1979 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes 1980 12 5 135 Philadelphia Eagles Nate Rivers Running back 1979 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State yes 1980 12 5 136 Denver Broncos Laval Short Defensive tackle 1979 University of Colorado Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1980 12 5 137 Atlanta Falcons Kenny Johnson Kenny Johnson (defensive back) Cornerback 1979 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1980 12 5 138 Pittsburgh Steelers Craig Wolfley Guard 1979 Syracuse University Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse yes 1980 12 6 139 yes San Francisco 49ers Herb Williams Herb Williams (American football) Cornerback 1979 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes 1980 12 6 140 Detroit Lions Chris Dieterich Offensive tackle 1979 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State yes 1980 12 6 141 Cincinnati Bengals Jo Jo Heath Cornerback 1979 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1980 12 6 142 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Bill Acker Defensive tackle 1979 University of Texas at Austin Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1980 12 6 143 Green Bay Packers Karl Swanke Offensive tackle 1979 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1980 12 6 144 Baltimore Colts Chris Foote Chris Foote (American football) Center 1979 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1980 12 6 145 New York Giants Scott Brunner Quarterback 1979 University of Delaware Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Delaware yes 1980 12 6 146 Atlanta Falcons Mike Davis no Defensive back 1979 University of Colorado Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1980 12 6 147 Kansas City Chiefs Bubba Garcia Wide receiver 1979 University of Texas at El Paso UTEP Miners UTEP yes 1980 12 6 148 Minnesota Vikings Ray Yakavonis Defensive tackle 1979 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg State Warriors East Stroudsburg State 1980 12 6 148.5 Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills forfeited their 1980 sixth round pick after selecting Rod Stewart in the 1979 Supplemental draft 1980 12 6 149 New York Jets George Visger Defensive tackle 1979 University of Colorado Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1980 12 6 150 New Orleans Saints Lester Boyd no Linebacker 1979 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1980 12 6 151 San Diego Chargers LaRue Harrington Running back 1979 Norfolk State University Norfolk State Spartans Norfolk State 1980 12 6 152 New York Jets Tom Schremp no Defensive end 1979 University of Wisconsin–Madison Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1980 12 6 153 Seattle Seahawks Mark McNeal no Defensive end 1979 University of Idaho Idaho Vandals Idaho yes 1980 12 6 154 Los Angeles Rams Mike Guman Running back 1979 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1980 12 6 155 Washington Redskins Farley Bell no Linebacker 1979 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati yes 1980 12 6 156 Chicago Bears Mike Guess no Defensive back 1979 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1980 12 6 157 Denver Broncos Keith Bishop Keith Bishop (American football) Guard 1979 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes yes 1980 12 6 158 Miami Dolphins Eugene Byrd no Wide receiver 1979 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1980 12 6 159 Cincinnati Bengals Andrew Melontree Linebacker 1979 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1980 12 6 160 New England Patriots Preston Brown Preston Brown (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1979 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Commodores Vanderbilt yes 1980 12 6 161 Philadelphia Eagles Greg Murtha Offensive tackle 1979 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1980 12 6 162 Dallas Cowboys Timmy Newsome Running back 1979 Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem State Rams Winston-Salem State 1980 12 6 163 San Diego Chargers Wayne Hamilton no Linebacker 1979 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1980 12 6 164 Kansas City Chiefs Larry Heater Running back 1979 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes 1980 12 6 165 Pittsburgh Steelers Tunch Ilkin Offensive tackle 1979 Indiana State University Indiana State Sycamores Indiana State yes yes 1980 12 7 166 yes Detroit Lions Eddie Murray Eddie Murray (American football) Kicker 1979 Tulane University Tulane Green Wave Tulane yes yes 1980 12 7 167 Cincinnati Bengals Ron Simpkins Linebacker 1979 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1980 12 7 168 Cincinnati Bengals Gary Don Johnson no Defensive tackle 1979 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1980 12 7 169 Green Bay Packers Buddy Aydelette Offensive tackle 1979 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1980 12 7 170 Baltimore Colts Wes Roberts Defensive end 1979 Texas Christian University TCU Horned Frogs TCU yes 1980 12 7 171 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Ben Apuna Linebacker 1979 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1980 12 7 172 Atlanta Falcons Mike Smith Mike Smith (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1979 Grambling State University Grambling State Tigers Grambling State yes 1980 12 7 173 Oakland Raiders Malcolm Barnwell Wide receiver 1979 Virginia Union University Virginia Union Panthers Virginia Union 1980 12 7 174 Minnesota Vikings Henry Johnson Henry Johnson (American football) Linebacker 1979 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes 1980 12 7 175 San Diego Chargers Chuck Loewen Offensive tackle 1979 South Dakota State University South Dakota State Jackrabbits South Dakota State 1980 12 7 176 Los Angeles Rams Kirk Collins Cornerback 1979 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1980 12 7 177 New Orleans Saints Mike Morucci no Running back 1979 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg State Huskies Bloomsburg State 1980 12 7 178 New York Jets Bobby Batton Running back 1979 University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels UNLV yes 1980 12 7 179 New York Giants Darryl Hebert Bud Hebert Defensive back 1979 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1980 12 7 180 New England Patriots Tom Kearns no Guard 1979 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1980 12 7 181 New York Giants Chris Linnin Defensive end 1979 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1980 12 7 182 Houston Oilers Craig Bradshaw Craig Bradshaw (American football) Quarterback 1979 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State yes 1980 12 7 183 Chicago Bears Emanuel Tolbert Wide receiver 1979 Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs SMU yes 1980 12 7 184 Denver Broncos John Havekost no Guard 1979 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1980 12 7 185 Miami Dolphins Joe Rose Joe Rose (American football) Tight end 1979 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1980 12 7 186 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jim Leonard no Guard 1979 Santa Clara University Santa Clara Broncos Santa Clara 1980 12 7 187 Washington Redskins Melvin Jones Melvin Jones (American football) Guard 1979 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1980 12 7 188 Philadelphia Eagles Terrell Ward no Defensive back 1979 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1980 12 7 189 Dallas Cowboys Lester Brown Lester Brown (Canadian football) Running back 1979 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes 1980 12 7 190 New York Jets Bennie Leverett no Running back 1979 Bethune–Cookman University Bethune–Cookman Wildcats Bethune–Cookman 1980 12 7 191 San Diego Chargers Stuart Dodds no Punter 1979 Montana State University Montana State Bobcats Montana State yes 1980 12 7 192 Los Angeles Rams Gerry Ellis Running back 1979 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1980 12 7 193 Pittsburgh Steelers Nate Johnson Nate Johnson (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1979 Hillsdale College Hillsdale Chargers Hillsdale 1980 12 8 194 yes Oakland Raiders Kenny Hill Kenny Hill (defensive back) Safety 1979 Yale University Yale Bulldogs Yale yes 1980 12 8 195 Baltimore Colts Ken Walter no Offensive tackle 1979 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes 1980 12 8 196 Cincinnati Bengals Mark Lyles no Running back 1979 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1980 12 8 197 Denver Broncos Don Coleman no Wide receiver 1979 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes 1980 12 8 198 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Dupree Branch no Defensive back 1979 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes 1980 12 8 199 Green Bay Packers Tim Smith no Safety 1979 Oregon State University Oregon State Beavers Oregon State yes 1980 12 8 200 New York Giants Ken Harris no Running back 1979 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1980 12 8 201 Atlanta Falcons Al Richardson Al Richardson (linebacker) Linebacker 1979 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes 1980 12 8 202 Buffalo Bills Todd Krueger Quarterback 1979 Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan 1980 12 8 203 Kansas City Chiefs Sam Stepney no Linebacker 1979 Boston University Boston University Terriers Boston University yes 1980 12 8 204 Seattle Seahawks Vic Minor Safety 1979 University of Louisiana at Monroe Northeast Louisiana Indians Northeast Louisiana yes 1980 12 8 205 New York Jets Jeff Dziama no Linebacker 1979 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1980 12 8 206 New Orleans Saints Chuck Evans no Linebacker 1979 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes 1980 12 8 207 Seattle Seahawks Jack Cosgrove no Center 1979 University of the Pacific Pacific Tigers Pacific yes 1980 12 8 208 New England Patriots Mike House no Tight end 1979 University of the Pacific Pacific Tigers Pacific yes 1980 12 8 209 Cleveland Browns Jeff Copeland no Linebacker 1979 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes 1980 12 8 210 San Francisco 49ers Bobby Leopold Linebacker 1979 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1980 12 8 211 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Grant Hudson n0 Defensive tackle 1979 University of Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia yes 1980 12 8 212 Miami Dolphins Jeff Allen Jeff Allen (defensive back, born 1958) Cornerback 1979 University of California, Davis UC Davis Aggies UC Davis yes 1980 12 8 213 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Derrick Goddard no Defensive back 1979 Drake University Drake Bulldogs Drake yes 1980 12 8 214 Miami Dolphins David Woodley Quarterback 1979 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1980 12 8 215 Chicago Bears Randy Clark Randy Clark (American football) Center 1979 Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois Huskies Northern Illinois yes 1980 12 8 216 Dallas Cowboys Larry Savage Larry Savage (American football) Linebacker 1979 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1980 12 8 217 Houston Oilers Harold Bailey Harold Bailey (gridiron football) Wide receiver 1979 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes 1980 12 8 218 Philadelphia Eagles Mike Curcio Linebacker 1979 Temple University Temple Owls Temple yes 1980 12 8 219 San Diego Chargers Curtis Sirmones no Running back 1979 University of North Alabama North Alabama Lions North Alabama 1980 12 8 220 Los Angeles Rams Tom Pettigrew no Offensive tackle 1979 Eastern Illinois University Eastern Illinois Panthers Eastern Illinois yes 1980 12 8 221 Pittsburgh Steelers Ted Walton no Defensive back 1979 University of Connecticut UConn Huskies UConn yes 1980 12 9 222 yes Detroit Lions DeWayne Jett no Wide receiver 1979 University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Hawaii yes 1980 12 9 223 Detroit Lions Tom Tuinei Defensive tackle 1979 University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Hawaii yes 1980 12 9 224 Cincinnati Bengals Greg Bright Defensive back 1979 Morehead State University Morehead State Eagles Morehead State yes 1980 12 9 225 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Stafford Mays Defensive end 1979 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1980 12 9 226 Green Bay Packers Kelly Saalfeld Center 1979 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1980 12 9 227 Baltimore Colts Mark Bright no Running back 1979 Temple University Temple Owls Temple yes 1980 12 9 228 Atlanta Falcons Glen Keller no Center 1979 West Texas A&M University West Texas State Buffaloes West Texas State yes 1980 12 9 229 New York Giants Otis Wonsley Running back 1979 Alcorn State University Alcorn State Braves Alcorn State yes 1980 12 9 230 Kansas City Chiefs Tom Donovan Tom Donovan (American football) Wide receiver 1979 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1980 12 9 231 Buffalo Bills Kent Davis no Defensive back 1979 Southeast Missouri State University Southeast Missouri State Indians Southeast Missouri State 1980 12 9 232 Minnesota Vikings Dennis Mosley Running back 1979 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1980 12 9 233 New Orleans Saints Frank Mordica no Running back 1979 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Commodores Vanderbilt yes 1980 12 9 234 New York Jets Joe Peters no Defensive tackle 1979 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1980 12 9 235 New England Patriots Barry Burdet no Linebacker 1979 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1980 12 9 236 Cleveland Browns Roy Dewalt Running back 1979 University of Texas at Arlington Texas–Arlington Mavericks Texas–Arlington yes 1980 12 9 237 San Francisco 49ers Dan Hartwig no Quarterback 1979 California Lutheran University Cal Lutheran Kingsmen Cal Lutheran 1980 12 9 238 Seattle Seahawks Jim Swift no Offensive tackle 1979 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1980 12 9 239 Miami Dolphins Mark Goodspeed Offensive tackle 1979 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1980 12 9 240 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gerald Carter Wide receiver 1979 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1980 12 9 241 Washington Redskins Lawrence McCullough no Wide receiver 1979 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes 1980 12 9 242 Chicago Bears Turk Schonert Quarterback 1979 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes 1980 12 9 243 Denver Broncos Greg Bracelin Linebacker 1979 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1980 12 9 244 Houston Oilers Ed Harris no Running back 1979 Bishop College Bishop Tigers Bishop 1980 12 9 245 Philadelphia Eagles Bob Harris no Offensive tackle 1979 Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Falcons Bowling Green yes 1980 12 9 246 Dallas Cowboys Jackie Flowers Wide receiver 1979 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1980 12 9 247 San Diego Chargers Steve Whitman no Running back 1979 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1980 12 9 248 Los Angeles Rams George Farmer George Farmer (wide receiver, born 1958) Wide receiver 1979 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes 1980 12 9 249 Pittsburgh Steelers Ron McCall no Wide receiver 1979 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions Arkansas–Pine Bluff 1980 12 10 250 yes Pittsburgh Steelers Woodrow Wilson no Defensive back 1979 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State yes 1980 12 10 251 Detroit Lions Donnie Henderson Defensive back 1979 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State yes 1980 12 10 252 Cincinnati Bengals Sandro Vitiello Kicker 1979 University of Massachusetts Amherst UMass Minutemen UMass yes 1980 12 10 253 Green Bay Packers Jafus White Defensive back 1979 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&I Javelinas Texas A&I yes 1980 12 10 254 Baltimore Colts Larry Stewart no Offensive tackle 1979 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes 1980 12 10 255 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Rush Brown Defensive tackle 1979 Ball State University Ball State Cardinals Ball State yes 1980 12 10 256 New York Giants Joe Sanford no Offensive tackle 1979 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1980 12 10 257 Atlanta Falcons Walt Bellamy Defensive back 1979 Virginia Military Institute VMI Keydets VMI yes 1980 12 10 258 Minnesota Vikings Kenny Brown no Wide receiver 1979 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1980 12 10 259 Buffalo Bills Greg Cater Punter 1979 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chattanooga Moccasins Chattanooga yes 1980 12 10 260 New York Jets Guy Bingham Center 1979 University of Montana Montana Grizzlies Montana yes 1980 12 10 261 Kansas City Chiefs Rob Martinovich no Offensive tackle 1979 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1980 12 10 262 New Orleans Saints Tanya Webb no Defensive end 1979 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1980 12 10 263 Cleveland Browns Kevin Fiedel no Center 1979 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1980 12 10 264 Oakland Raiders Walter Carter no Defensive end 1979 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1980 12 10 265 Seattle Seahawks Ron Essink Offensive tackle 1979 Grand Valley State University Grand Valley State Lakers Grand Valley State yes 1980 12 10 266 New England Patriots Rom Daniel no Center 1979 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes 1980 12 10 267 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Andy Hawkins Andy Hawkins (American football) Linebacker 1979 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&I Javelinas Texas A&I yes 1980 12 10 268 Washington Redskins Lewis Walker Lewis Walker (Canadian football) Running back 1979 University of Utah Utah Utes Utah yes 1980 12 10 269 Chicago Bears Willie Stephens no Defensive back 1979 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes 1980 12 10 270 Denver Broncos Virgil Seay Wide receiver 1979 Troy University Troy State Trojans Troy State yes 1980 12 10 271 Miami Dolphins Doug Lantz no Center 1979 Miami University Miami Redskins Miami (OH) yes 1980 12 10 272 Miami Dolphins Ben Long no Linebacker 1979 University of South Dakota South Dakota Coyotes South Dakota yes 1980 12 10 273 Dallas Cowboys Matthew Teague Defensive end 1979 Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M Panthers Prairie View A&M yes Selection ruled invalid 1980 12 10 274 Seattle Seahawks Billy Rivers no Wide receiver 1979 Morris Brown College Morris Brown Wolverines Morris Brown 1980 12 10 275 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Brett Davis no Running back 1979 University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels UNLV yes 1980 12 10 276 Los Angeles Rams Bob DiDonato no Offensive tackle 1979 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1980 12 10 277 Pittsburgh Steelers Ken Fritz Guard 1979 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1980 12 11 278 yes Detroit Lions Wayne Smith Wayne Smith (defensive back) Cornerback 1979 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1980 12 11 279 Miami Dolphins Phil Driscoll no Defensive end 1979 Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato State Mavericks Mankato State 1980 12 11 280 Baltimore Colts Ed Whitley no Tight end 1979 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes 1980 12 11 281 Cincinnati Bengals Alton Alexis Wide receiver 1979 Tulane University Tulane Green Wave Tulane yes 1980 12 11 282 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Delrick Brown no Defensive back 1979 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1980 12 11 283 Green Bay Packers Ricky Skiles no Linebacker 1979 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville yes 1980 12 11 284 Atlanta Falcons Mike Babb no Defensive back 1979 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1980 12 11 285 New York Giants Steve Bernish no Defensive end 1979 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes 1980 12 11 286 Buffalo Bills Joe Gordon no Defensive tackle 1979 Grambling State University Grambling State Tigers Grambling State yes 1980 12 11 287 Kansas City Chiefs Dale Markham Offensive tackle 1979 University of North Dakota North Dakota Fighting Sioux North Dakota yes 1980 12 11 288 Minnesota Vikings Sam Harrell Running back 1979 East Carolina University East Carolina Pirates East Carolina yes 1980 12 11 289 New Orleans Saints George Woodard no Running back 1979 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1980 12 11 290 New York Jets James Zachery Linebacker 1979 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1980 12 11 291 Oakland Raiders Mike Massey no Linebacker 1979 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1980 12 11 292 Seattle Seahawks Tali Ena no Running back 1979 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1980 12 11 293 New England Patriots Mike Hubach Punter 1979 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1980 12 11 294 Cleveland Browns Roland Sales Running back 1979 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1980 12 11 295 Washington Redskins Mike Matocha no Defensive end 1979 University of Texas at Arlington Texas–Arlington Mavericks Texas–Arlington yes 1980 12 11 296 Chicago Bears Chris Judge no Defensive back 1979 Texas Christian University TCU Horned Frogs TCU yes 1980 12 11 297 Denver Broncos Phil Farris no Wide receiver 1979 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1980 12 11 298 Philadelphia Eagles Lee Jukes no Wide receiver 1979 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State yes 1980 12 11 299 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Terry Jones no Defensive end 1979 University of Central Oklahoma Central State Bronchos Central State (OK) yes 1980 12 11 300 Dallas Cowboys Gary Padjen Linebacker 1979 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1980 12 11 301 Houston Oilers Eddie Preston no Wide receiver 1979 Western Kentucky University Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Western Kentucky yes 1980 12 11 302 Philadelphia Eagles Thomas Brown Thomas Brown (defensive end) Defensive end 1979 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1980 12 11 303 San Diego Chargers John Singleton no Defensive end 1979 University of Texas at El Paso UTEP Miners UTEP yes 1980 12 11 304 Los Angeles Rams Terry Greer Wide receiver 1979 Alabama State University Alabama State Hornets Alabama State 1980 12 11 305 Pittsburgh Steelers Frank Pollard Running back 1979 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1980 12 12 306 yes Pittsburgh Steelers Charles Vaclavik no Defensive back 1979 University of Texas at Austin Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1980 12 12 307 Detroit Lions Ray Williams Ray Williams (American football) Running back 1979 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1980 12 12 308 Cincinnati Bengals Mike Wright no Quarterback 1979 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Commodores Vanderbilt yes 1980 12 12 309 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Tyrone Gray Wide receiver 1979 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1980 12 12 310 Green Bay Packers James Stewart no Defensive back 1979 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes 1980 12 12 311 Baltimore Colts Randy Bielski no Kicker 1979 Towson University Towson State Tigers Towson State 1980 12 12 312 New York Giants Mike Lansford Kicker 1979 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1980 12 12 313 Atlanta Falcons Quinn Jones no Running back 1979 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes 1980 12 12 314 Kansas City Chiefs Mike Brewington no Linebacker 1979 East Carolina University East Carolina Pirates East Carolina yes 1980 12 12 315 Minnesota Vikings Thomas Lane no Defensive back 1979 Florida A&M University Florida A&M Rattlers Florida A&M yes 1980 12 12 316 Buffalo Bills Roger Lapham no Tight end 1979 University of Maine Maine Black Bears Maine yes 1980 12 12 317 New York Jets David Dumars Defensive back 1979 University of Louisiana at Monroe Northeast Louisiana Indians Northeast Louisiana yes 1980 12 12 318 New Orleans Saints Kiser Lewis no Linebacker 1979 Florida A&M University Florida A&M Rattlers Florida A&M yes 1980 12 12 319 Seattle Seahawks Presnell Gilbert no Defensive back 1979 United States International University United States International Gulls US International 1980 12 12 320 New England Patriots Jimmy Jordan Jimmy Jordan (quarterback) Quarterback 1979 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1980 12 12 321 Cleveland Browns Marcus Jackson no Defensive end 1979 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1980 12 12 322 Oakland Raiders Calvin Muhammad Wide receiver 1979 Texas Southern University Texas Southern Tigers Texas Southern yes 1980 12 12 323 Chicago Bears Bob Fisher Bob Fisher (tight end) Tight end 1979 Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs SMU yes 1980 12 12 324 Baltimore Colts Marvin Sims Running back 1979 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes 1980 12 12 325 Miami Dolphins Chuck Stone no Guard 1979 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State yes 1980 12 12 326 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gene Coleman no Defensive back 1979 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1980 12 12 327 Washington Redskins Marcene Emmett no Defensive back 1979 University of North Alabama North Alabama Lions North Alabama 1980 12 12 328 Houston Oilers Wiley Pitts no Wide receiver 1979 Temple University Temple Owls Temple yes 1980 12 12 329 Philadelphia Eagles Howard Fields Howard Fields (gridiron football) Defensive back 1979 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1980 12 12 330 Dallas Cowboys Norm Wells Defensive tackle 1979 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern yes 1980 12 12 331 San Diego Chargers Harry Price no Wide receiver 1979 McNeese State University McNeese State Cowboys McNeese State yes 1980 12 12 332 Los Angeles Rams Kevin Scanlon no Quarterback 1979 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1980 12 12 333 Pittsburgh Steelers Tyrone McGriff Guard 1979 Florida A&M University Florida A&M Rattlers Florida A&M yes N Hall of Famers Anthony Muñoz, offensive tackle from Southern California, taken 1st round 3rd overall by Cincinnati Bengals Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1998.List of 1990s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com Pro Football Hall of Fame http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#1990s 2008-10-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html 2008-07-31 dead Dwight Stephenson, center from Alabama, taken 2nd round 48th overall by Miami Dolphins Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1998. Art Monk, wide receiver from Syracuse, taken 1st round 18th overall by Washington Redskins Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2008.List of 2000s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com Pro Football Hall of Fame http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#2000s 2008-10-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html 2008-07-31 dead Steve McMichael, defensive tackle from Texas, taken 3rd round 73rd overall by the New England Patriots. Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Notable undrafted players † = Pro BowlerPlayers are identified as a Pro Bowler if they were selected for the Pro Bowl at any time in their career. yes 1980 yes Atlanta Falcons Reggie Smith Reggie Smith (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1979 North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central Eagles North Carolina Central no yes 1980 yes Baltimore Colts Ron LaPointe Tight end 1979 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State no yes 1980 yes Buffalo Bills Steve Carpenter Steve Carpenter (American football) Safety 1979 Western Illinois University Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois no yes 1980 yes Buffalo Bills Rick Dennison Linebacker 1979 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State no yes 1980 yes Buffalo Bills John Misko Punter 1979 Oregon State University Oregon State Beavers Oregon State no yes 1980 yes Cincinnati Bengals Blake Moore Blake Moore (American football) Center 1979 College of Wooster Wooster Fighting Scots Wooster no no 1980 yes Cincinnati Bengals John Pointer John Pointer (American football) Linebacker 1979 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Commodores Vanderbilt no yes 1980 yes Cleveland Browns Alvin Hall Alvin Hall (safety) Safety 1979 Miami University Miami Redskins Miami (OH) no yes 1980 yes Cleveland Browns Joel Patten Offensive tackle 1979 Duke University Duke Blue Devils Duke no yes 1980 yes Dallas Cowboys Dextor Clinkscale Safety 1979 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State no yes 1980 yes Dallas Cowboys Anthony Dickerson Linebacker 1979 Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs SMU no yes 1980 yes Dallas Cowboys Jeff Gossett Punter 1979 Eastern Illinois University Eastern Illinois Panthers Eastern Illinois yes yes 1980 yes Dallas Cowboys Guy Prather Linebacker 1979 Grambling State University Grambling State Tigers Grambling State no yes 1980 yes Dallas Cowboys John Roveto Kicker 1979 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Southwestern Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Southwestern Louisiana no yes 1980 yes Dallas Cowboys Don Smerek Defensive end 1979 University of Nevada, Reno Nevada Wolfpack Nevada no no 1980 yes Detroit Lions Mike Whited Tackle 1979 University of the Pacific (United States) Pacific Tigers Pacific no yes 1980 yes Green Bay Packers Mark Murphy Mark Murphy (safety, born 1958) Safety 1979 West Liberty University West Liberty Hilltoppers West Liberty no no 1980 yes Houston Oilers Donnie Echols Tight end 1979 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State no yes 1980 yes Kansas City Chiefs Paul Dombroski Cornerback 1979 Linfield University Linfield Wildcats Linfield no no 1980 yes Kansas City Chiefs Dino Mangiero Defensive tackle 1979 Rutgers University Rutgers Scarlet Knights Rutgers no yes 1980 yes Kansas City Chiefs Donovan Rose Cornerback Safety 1979 Hampton University Hampton Pirates Hampton no no 1980 yes Los Angeles Rams Walt Arnold Tight end 1979 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico no yes 1980 yes Los Angeles Rams Lucious Smith Cornerback 1979 California State University, Fullerton Cal State Fullerton Cal State no no 1980 yes Los Angeles Rams Kurt Sohn Wide receiver 1979 Fordham University Fordham Rams Fordham no no 1980 yes Miami Dolphins Steve Shull Linebacker 1979 College of William & Mary William & Mary Tribe William & Mary no yes 1980 yes New Orleans Saints Mike Augustyniak Fullback 1979 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue no yes 1980 yes New Orleans Saints Gordan Banks Gordon Banks (American football) Wide receiver 1979 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford no yes 1980 yes New Orleans Saints Larry Coombs Guard 1979 University of Idaho Idaho Vandals Idaho no yes 1980 yes New Orleans Saints Jeff George Jeff George (defensive back) Cornerback 1979 Illinois State University Illinois State Redbirds Illinois State no yes 1980 yes New Orleans Saints Steve Parker Steve Parker (defensive end, born 1956) Defensive end 1979 University of Idaho Idaho Vandals Idaho no yes 1980 yes New York Giants Phil Cancik Linebacker 1979 Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Northern Arizona no yes 1980 yes New York Giants Mike Dennis Mike Dennis (defensive back) Cornerback 1979 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming no yes 1980 yes New York Giants Curtis McGriff Defensive tackle 1979 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama no yes 1980 yes New York Giants Leon Perry Running back 1979 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss no yes 1980 yes New York Giants Steve Tobin Steve Tobin (American football) Center 1979 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota no yes 1980 yes New York Giants Mike Whittington Linebacker 1979 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame no yes 1980 yes New York Giants Kervin Wyatt Linebacker 1979 University of Maryland Maryland Terrapins Maryland no yes 1980 yes New York Jets Sam Bowers Sam Bowers (gridiron football) Tight end 1979 Fordham University Fordham Rams Fordham no no 1980 yes New York Jets Gary Dulin Defensive tackle 1979 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State no yes 1980 yes New York Jets Jerry Holmes Cornerback Safety 1979 West Virginia University West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia no yes 1980 yes New York Jets Jim Luscinski Tackle 1979 Norwich University Norwich Cadets Norwich no no 1980 yes Oakland Raiders Steve Potter Steve Potter (American football) Linebacker 1979 University of Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia no yes 1980 yes Philadelphia Eagles Oudious Lee Nose tackle 1979 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska no yes 1980 yes Pittsburgh Steelers Bill Ring Running back 1979 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars Brigham Young no yes 1980 yes St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Gary Hayes Cornerback Safety 1979 California State University, Fresno Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State no yes 1980 yes San Diego Chargers Rock Richmond Defensive back 1979 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon no yes 1980 yes Seattle Seahawks Greg Feasel Tackle 1979 Abilene Christian University Abilene Christian Wildcats Abilene Christian no no 1980 yes Seattle Seahawks Mike Garrett Mike Garrett (punter) Punter 1979 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia no yes 1980 yes Seattle Seahawks Dave Krieg Quarterback 1979 Milton College Milton College Wildcats Milton College yes no 1980 yes Seattle Seahawks Will Lewis Will Lewis (American football) Running back 1979 Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville Marauders Millersville no no 1980 yes Seattle Seahawks Mark McGrath Mark McGrath (American football) Wide receiver 1979 Montana State University Montana State Bobcats Montana State no yes 1980 yes Seattle Seahawks Terry Rennaker Linebacker 1979 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford no yes 1980 yes Seattle Seahawks Kirk Springs Safety 1979 Miami University Miami Redskins Miami (OH) no yes 1980 yes Washington Redskins Jeff Bostic Center 1979 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes yes 1980 yes Washington Redskins Rickey Claitt Running back 1979 Bethune–Cookman University Bethune–Cookman Wildcats Bethune–Cookman no no 1980 yes Washington Redskins Chris Godfrey Offensive guard 1979 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan no yes 1980 yes Washington Redskins Pat Ogrin Defensive tackle 1979 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming no yes 1980 yes Washington Redskins Kevin Turner Kevin Turner (linebacker) Linebacker 1979 University of the Pacific (United States) Pacific Tigers Pacific no yes References N External links NFL.com – 1980 Draft databaseFootball.com – 1980 Draft Pro Football Hall of Fame 1980 NFL Draft Listing at Pro Football Reference Category:NFL draft NFL Draft 1980 Draft NFL Draft NFL Draft Category:American football in New York City Category:1980s in Manhattan Category:Sporting events in New York City Category:Sports in Manhattan