1977 NFL draft

National Football League draft July 2026 August 2023 1977 NFL draft Roosevelt Hotel.jpg Roosevelt Hotel (location of the draft), photographed in 2008 May 3–4, 1977 Roosevelt Hotelin New York City, New York NFL Jim Kelleher, RBMinnesota Vikings Ricky Bell, RBTampa Bay Buccaneers 6 Washington Redskins 18 Cincinnati BengalsPittsburgh Steelers 335 12 3 RB Tony Dorsett DT Joe Klecko S Tony Dungy 1976 1978 The 1977 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, 1977, at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, New York.http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ NFL Draft Locations October 2, 2014 FootballGeography.com October 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905090250/http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ September 5, 2015 dead 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 its first supplemental draft, which took place after the regular draft and before the regular season. This was the first draft in the common draft era (since 1967) with twelve rounds, five rounds fewer than the previous decade. The draft had twelve rounds until reduced to eight in 1993 and seven the following year, where it has remained since. The draft began with commissioner Pete Rozelle dedicating a moment of silence to California quarterback Joe Roth, one of the most electric passers in college football. Eligible for this draft, he died in February from skin cancer at the age of 21. With the first overall pick of the draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected USC running back Ricky Bell. Next was Heisman Trophy winner Tony Dorsett of national champion Pittsburgh, taken by the Dallas Cowboys. Player selections = Pro Bowler = Hall of Famer 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. Round 1–10 1977 12 1 1 yes Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ricky Bell Ricky Bell (running back) Running back 1976 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1977 12 1 2 Dallas Cowboys Tony Dorsett Running back 1976 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes yes yes from Seattle 1977 12 1 3 Cincinnati Bengals Eddie Edwards Eddie Edwards (American football) Defensive end 1976 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes yes from Buffalo 1977 12 1 4 New York Jets Marvin Powell Offensive tackle 1976 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes yes 1977 12 1 5 New York Giants Gary Jeter Defensive tackle 1976 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1977 12 1 6 Atlanta Falcons Warren Bryant Warren Bryant (American football) Offensive tackle 1976 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1977 12 1 7 New Orleans Saints Joe Campbell Joe Campbell (American football, born 1955) Defensive end 1976 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes 1977 12 1 8 Cincinnati Bengals Wilson Whitley Defensive tackle 1976 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes from Philadelphia 1977 12 1 9 Green Bay Packers Mike Butler Mike Butler (American football) Defensive end 1976 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1977 12 1 10 Kansas City Chiefs Gary Green Gary Green (American football) Cornerback 1976 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes yes 1977 12 1 11 Houston Oilers Morris Towns Offensive tackle 1976 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1977 12 1 12 Buffalo Bills Phil Dokes Defensive tackle 1976 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes from Detroit 1977 12 1 13 Miami Dolphins A. J. Duhe Defensive end 1976 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes yes 1977 12 1 14 Seattle Seahawks Steve August Offensive tackle 1976 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes from San Diego through Dallas 1977 12 1 15 Chicago Bears Ted Albrecht Offensive tackle 1976 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1977 12 1 16 New England Patriots Raymond Clayborn Cornerback 1976 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes yes from San Francisco 1977 12 1 17 Cleveland Browns Robert Jackson Robert Jackson (linebacker) Linebacker 1976 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1977 12 1 18 Denver Broncos Steve Schindler Guard 1976 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1977 12 1 19 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Steve Pisarkiewicz Quarterback 1976 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes from Washington 1977 12 1 20 Atlanta Falcons Wilson Faumuina Defensive tackle 1976 San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose State yes from St. Louis 1977 12 1 21 Pittsburgh Steelers Robin Cole Linebacker 1976 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico yes yes 1977 12 1 22 Cincinnati Bengals Mike Cobb Tight end 1976 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1977 12 1 23 Los Angeles Rams Bob Brudzinski Linebacker 1976 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1977 12 1 24 San Diego Chargers Bob Rush Bob Rush (American football) Center 1976 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes from Dallas 1977 12 1 25 New England Patriots Stanley Morgan Wide receiver 1976 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes yes 1977 12 1 26 Baltimore Colts Randy Burke Wide receiver 1976 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1977 12 1 27 Minnesota Vikings Tommy Kramer Quarterback 1976 Rice University Rice Owls Rice yes yes 1977 12 1 28 Green Bay Packers Ezra Johnson Defensive end 1976 Morris Brown College Morris Brown Wolverines Morris Brown no from Oakland 1977 12 2 yes 29 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dave Lewis Dave Lewis (linebacker) Linebacker 1976 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes yes 1977 12 2 30 Seattle Seahawks Tom Lynch Tom Lynch (American football) Offensive tackle 1976 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1977 12 2 31 Los Angeles Rams Nolan Cromwell Safety 1976 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes yes from Buffalo through Seattle via Dallas 1977 12 2 32 New York Giants Johnny Perkins Wide receiver 1976 Abilene Christian University Abilene Christian Wildcats Abilene Christian no 1977 12 2 33 New York Jets Wesley Walker Wide receiver 1976 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes yes 1977 12 2 34 New Orleans Saints Mike Fultz Defensive tackle 1976 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1977 12 2 35 Oakland Raiders Mike Davis Mike Davis (defensive back, born 1956) Safety 1976 University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1977 12 2 36 Atlanta Falcons R. C. Thielemann Guard 1976 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes yes 1977 12 2 37 Kansas City Chiefs Tony Reed Running back 1976 University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1977 12 2 38 Houston Oilers George Reihner Guard 1976 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1977 12 2 39 Green Bay Packers Greg Koch Offensive tackle 1976 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1977 12 2 40 Miami Dolphins Bob Baumhower Defensive tackle 1976 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes yes 1977 12 2 41 Seattle Seahawks Terry Beeson Linebacker 1976 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes from San Diego via Dallas 1977 12 2 42 Detroit Lions Walt Williams Walt Williams (American football) Cornerback 1976 New Mexico State University New Mexico State Aggies New Mexico State yes 1977 12 2 43 Chicago Bears Mike Spivey Mike Spivey (American football) Defensive Back 1976 University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1977 12 2 44 New England Patriots Horace Ivory Running back 1976 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes from San Francisco 1977 12 2 45 Denver Broncos Rob Lytle Running back 1976 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1977 12 2 46 Cleveland Browns Tom Skladany Punter 1976 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes yes 1977 12 2 47 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) George Franklin Running back 1976 Texas A&M University-Kingsville Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Texas A&I no 1977 12 2 48 Pittsburgh Steelers Sidney Thornton Running back 1976 Northwestern State University Northwestern State Demons Northwestern State yes 1977 12 2 49 Cincinnati Bengals Pete Johnson Pete Johnson (American football, born 1954) Running back 1976 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes yes 1977 12 2 50 Los Angeles Rams Billy Waddy Running back 1976 University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1977 12 2 51 Seattle Seahawks Peter Cronan Linebacker 1976 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes from Los Angeles 1977 12 2 52 New England Patriots Don Hasselbeck Tight end 1976 University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1977 12 2 53 Baltimore Colts Mike Ozdowski Defensive end 1976 University of Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia yes 1977 12 2 54 Dallas Cowboys Glenn Carano Quarterback 1976 University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels UNLV yes 1977 12 2 55 Minnesota Vikings Dennis Swilley Guard 1976 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1977 12 2 56 Oakland Raiders Ted McKnight Running back 1976 University of Minnesota Duluth Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Minnesota-Duluth no 1977 12 3 yes 57 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Charles Hannah Charley Hannah Defensive End 1976 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1977 12 3 58 Seattle Seahawks Dennis Boyd Dennis Boyd (American football) Defensive End 1976 Oregon State University Oregon State Beavers Oregon State yes 1977 12 3 59 Buffalo Bills Curtis Brown Curtis Brown (running back, born 1954) Running back 1976 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1977 12 3 60 Pittsburgh Steelers Tom Beasley Defensive Tackle 1976 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Tech Gobblers Virginia Tech yes from N. J. Jets 1977 12 3 61 Chicago Bears Robin Earl Tight end 1976 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes from N. Y. Giants 1977 12 3 62 Dallas Cowboys Tony Hill Tony Hill (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1976 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes yes from Philadelphia 1977 12 3 63 Atlanta Falcons Edgar Fields Defensive Tackle 1976 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1977 12 3 64 New Orleans Saints Robert Watts no Linebacker 1976 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1977 12 3 65 San Francisco 49ers Elmo Boyd Wide Receiver 1976 Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Kentucky Colonels Eastern Kentucky no from Houston 1977 12 3 66 Houston Oilers Tim Wilson Tim Wilson (American football) Running back 1976 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes 1977 12 3 67 Kansas City Chiefs Thomas Howard Thomas Howard Sr. Linebacker 1976 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes 1977 12 3 68 Los Angeles Rams Ed Fulton Ed Fulton (American football) Guard 1976 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes from San Diego 1977 12 3 69 Detroit Lions Rick Kane Running back 1976 San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose State yes 1977 12 3 70 Houston Oilers Jimmie Giles Tight end 1976 Alcorn State University Alcorn State Braves Alcorn State yes yes from Miami 1977 12 3 71 Miami Dolphins Mike Watson no Offensive tackle 1976 Miami University Miami Redskins Miami (OH) yes from Chicago 1977 12 3 72 New York Jets Tank Marshall Defensive end 1976 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes from San Francisco 1977 12 3 73 Buffalo Bills John Kimbrough John Kimbrough (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1976 St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State Huskies St. Cloud State no from Cleveland 1977 12 3 74 Green Bay Packers Rick Scribner no Guard 1976 Idaho State University Idaho State Bengals Idaho State yes from Denver 1977 12 3 75 Pittsburgh Steelers Jim Smith Jim Smith (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1976 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1977 12 3 76 Cincinnati Bengals Mike Voight Running Back 1976 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1977 12 3 77 San Diego Chargers Keith King Linden King Defensive back 1976 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes from Washington 1977 12 3 78 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Kurt Allerman Linebacker 1976 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1977 12 3 79 Los Angeles Rams Wendell Tyler Running Back 1976 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes yes 1977 12 3 80 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Terdell Middleton Running back 1976 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes yes from Baltimore 1977 12 3 81 Dallas Cowboys Val Belcher Guard 1976 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1977 12 3 82 New England Patriots Sidney Brown Sidney Brown (American football) Defensive Back 1976 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1977 12 3 83 Minnesota Vikings Tom Hannon Safety 1976 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1977 12 3 84 Houston Oilers Rob Carpenter Rob Carpenter (running back) Running back 1976 Miami University Miami Redskins Miami (OH) yes from Oakland via Buffalo 1977 12 4 yes 85 Cincinnati Bengals Rick Walker Tight End 1976 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes from Tampa Bay 1977 12 4 86 Buffalo Bills Jimmy Dean no Defensive tackle 1976 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1977 12 4 87 Seattle Seahawks John Yarno Center 1976 University of Idaho Idaho Vandals Idaho yes 1977 12 4 88 New York Giants Mike Vaughan Offensive tackle 1976 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1977 12 4 89 New York Jets Scott Dierking Running back 1976 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1977 12 4 90 Atlanta Falcons Allan Leavitt Kicker 1976 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1977 12 4 91 Los Angeles Rams Vince Ferragamo Quarterback 1976 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes from New Orleans 1977 12 4 92 Kansas City Chiefs Mark Bailey Mark Bailey (American football) Running back 1976 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach State 49ers Long Beach State yes from Philadelphia 1977 12 4 93 Pittsburgh Steelers Ted Petersen Center 1976 Eastern Illinois University Eastern Illinois Panthers Eastern Illinois yes from Green Bay 1977 12 4 94 Kansas City Chiefs Andre Samuels Tony Samuels Tight end 1976 Bethune–Cookman University Bethune–Cookman Wildcats Bethune–Cookman no 1977 12 4 95 Kansas City Chiefs Darius Helton Guard 1976 North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central Eagles North Carolina Central yes from Houston 1977 12 4 96 Detroit Lions Luther Blue Wide receiver 1976 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes 1977 12 4 97 Washington Redskins Duncan McColl Defensive End 1976 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes from Miami 1977 12 4 98 Houston Oilers Warren Anderson Warren Anderson (American football) Wide Receiver 1976 West Virginia State University West Virginia State Yellow Jackets West Virginia State no from Miami via San Diego 1977 12 4 99 Pittsburgh Steelers Laverne Smith Running back 1976 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1977 12 4 100 San Francisco 49ers Stan Black Defensive back 1976 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1977 12 4 101 Denver Broncos Billy Bryan Center 1976 Duke University Duke Blue Devils Duke yes 1977 12 4 102 Cleveland Browns Oliver Davis Oliver Davis (American football) Cornerback 1976 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1977 12 4 103 Cincinnati Bengals Mike Wilson Mike Wilson (offensive lineman) Offensive tackle 1976 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1977 12 4 104 Kansas City Chiefs Eric Harris Eric Harris (gridiron football) Cornerback 1976 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes 1977 12 4 105 Cincinnati Bengals Jerry Anderson Jerry Anderson (safety) safety 1976 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1977 12 4 106 Pittsburgh Steelers Dan Audick Guard 1976 University of Hawaii Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Hawaii yes 1977 12 4 107 Los Angeles Rams Earl Jones no Defensive End 1976 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes 1977 12 4 108 Dallas Cowboys Guy Brown Linebacker 1976 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1977 12 4 109 New England Patriots Gerald Skinner Offensive tackle 1976 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1977 12 4 110 Cleveland Browns Robert Sims Mickey Sims Defensive Tackle 1976 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State yes from Chicago 1977 12 4 111 Seattle Seahawks Larry Seivers Wide receiver 1976 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes from Minnesota 1977 12 4 112 Oakland Raiders Mickey Marvin Guard 1976 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1977 12 5 yes 113 Miami Dolphins Mike Michel Kicker 1976 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes from Tampa Bay 1977 12 5 114 Detroit Lions Ron Crosby Linebacker 1976 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes from Seattle 1977 12 5 115 Buffalo Bills Fred Besana Quarterback 1976 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1977 12 5 116 New York Jets Perry Griggs Wide receiver 1976 Troy University Troy State Trojans Troy State yes 1977 12 5 117 New York Giants Randy Dean Quarterback 1976 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern yes 1977 12 5 118 New Orleans Saints Dave LaFary Offensive tackle 1976 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1977 12 5 119 Philadelphia Eagles Skip Sharp no Defensive Back 1976 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1977 12 5 120 Atlanta Falcons Shelton Diggs Wide receiver 1976 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1977 12 5 121 Pittsburgh Steelers Cliff Stoudt Quarterback 1976 Youngstown State University Youngstown State Penguins Youngstown State no from Kansas City 1977 12 5 122 Green Bay Packers Nate Simpson Running Back 1976 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1977 12 5 123 Miami Dolphins Leroy Harris Leroy Harris (running back) Running back 1976 Arkansas State University Arkansas State Indians Arkansas State yes 1977 12 5 124 San Diego Chargers Clarence Williams Clarence Williams (running back, born 1955) Running back 1976 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes 1977 12 5 125 Pittsburgh Steelers Steve Courson Guard 1976 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes from Detroit 1977 12 5 126 Oakland Raiders Lester Hayes Cornerback 1976 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes yes from Chicago 1977 12 5 127 Buffalo Bills Neil O'Donoghue Kicker 1976 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes from San Francisco 1977 12 5 128 San Diego Chargers Cliff Olander Quarterback 1976 New Mexico State University New Mexico State Aggies New Mexico State yes from Cleveland 1977 12 5 129 New York Jets Gary Gregory no Offensive tackle 1976 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes from Denver 1977 12 5 130 Los Angeles Rams Donnie Hickman Guard 1976 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from Washington 1977 12 5 131 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Ernest Lee no Defensive Tackle 1976 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1977 12 5 132 Pittsburgh Steelers Dennis Winston Linebacker 1976 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1977 12 5 133 Cincinnati Bengals Ray Phillips Ray Phillips (American football) Linebacker 1976 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1977 12 5 134 Los Angeles Rams Jeff Williams Jeff Williams (offensive lineman) Guard 1976 University of Rhode Island Rhode Island Rams Rhode Island yes 1977 12 5 135 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Andy Spiva Linebacker 1976 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes from New England 1977 12 5 136 New Orleans Saints Dave Hubbard Offensive tackle 1976 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes from Baltimore 1977 12 5 137 Dallas Cowboys Andy Frederick Offensive tackle 1976 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico yes 1977 12 5 138 Minnesota Vikings Ken Moore no Tight end 1976 Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois Huskies Northern Illinois yes 1977 12 5 139 Oakland Raiders Jeff Barnes Linebacker 1976 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1977 12 6 yes 140 Chicago Bears Vince Evans Quarterback 1976 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from Tampa Bay 1977 12 6 141 San Francisco 49ers Mike Burns Mike Burns (American football) Safety 1976 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from Buffalo 1977 12 6 142 Seattle Seahawks Tony Benjamin Running back 1976 Duke University Duke Blue Devils Duke yes 1977 12 6 143 New York Giants Bob Jordan no Offensive tackle 1976 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes 1977 12 6 144 New York Jets Joe Klecko Defensive Tackle 1976 Temple University Temple Owls Temple yes yes yes 1977 12 6 145 Philadelphia Eagles Kevin Russell no Defensive Back 1976 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1977 12 6 146 San Diego Chargers Dave Lindstrom Defensive End 1976 Boston University Boston University Terriers Boston University yes 1977 12 6 147 New Orleans Saints Cliff Parsley Punter 1976 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes 1977 12 6 148 Houston Oilers Gary Woolford Cornerback 1976 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1977 12 6 149 Green Bay Packers Tim Moresco Defensive Back 1976 Syracuse University Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse yes 1977 12 6 150 Kansas City Chiefs Rick Burleson no Defensive End 1976 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1977 12 6 151 San Diego Chargers Larry Barnes Larry Barnes (running back) Running back 1976 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1977 12 6 152 San Diego Chargers Pete Shaw Pete Shaw (American football) Safety 1976 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern yes from Detroit 1977 12 6 153 New York Giants Emery Moorehead Wide receiver 1976 University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes from Miami 1977 12 6 154 Philadelphia Eagles Wilbert Montgomery Running back 1976 Abilene Christian University Abilene Christian Wildcats Abilene Christian yes no from Chicago 1977 12 6 155 San Francisco 49ers Jim Harlan Center 1976 Howard Payne University Howard Payne Yellow Jackets Howard Payne no 1977 12 6 156 Los Angeles Rams Art Best Running back 1976 Kent State University Kent State Golden Flashes Kent State yes from Denver 1977 12 6 157 Buffalo Bills Ron Pruitt no Defensive End 1976 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes from Cleveland 1977 12 6 158 Philadelphia Eagles Martin Mitchell Martin Mitchell (American football) Defensive back 1976 Tulane University Tulane Green Wave Tulane yes from St. Louis via Washington 1977 12 6 159 Pittsburgh Steelers Paul Harris Paul Harris (American football) Linebacker 1976 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1977 12 6 160 Cincinnati Bengals Tommy Duniven Quarterback 1976 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes 1977 12 6 161 Atlanta Falcons Keith Jenkins no Defensive back 1976 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati yes from Washington 1977 12 6 162 New Orleans Saints Tom Schick no Guard 1976 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes from Los Angeles 1977 12 6 163 Baltimore Colts Calvin O'Neal Linebacker 1976 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1977 12 6 164 Dallas Cowboys Jim Cooper Jim Cooper (American football) Offensive tackle 1976 Temple University Temple Owls Temple yes 1977 12 6 165 Houston Oilers David Carter David Carter (offensive lineman) Center 1976 Western Kentucky University Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Western Kentucky yes from New England 1977 12 6 166 Detroit Lions Reggie Pinkney Defensive back 1976 East Carolina University East Carolina Pirates East Carolina yes from Minnesota via New England 1977 12 6 167 Kansas City Chiefs Andre Herrera no Running Back 1976 Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois Salukis Southern Illinois yes from Oakland via Tampa Bay thorough Chicago 1977 12 7 yes 168 New York Jets Charles White Charlie White (American football) Running back 1976 Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Bethune-Cookman no from Tampa Bay 1977 12 7 169 Seattle Seahawks David Sims David Sims (running back) Running back 1976 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes 1977 12 7 170 Buffalo Bills Mike Nelms Defensive back 1976 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes yes 1977 12 7 171 New York Jets Bob Grupp Defensive Back 1976 Duke University Duke Blue Devils Duke yes yes 1977 12 7 172 Green Bay Packers Derrel Gofourth Center 1976 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes from N. Y. Giants 1977 12 7 173 Cleveland Browns Ken Randle no Wide receiver 1976 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from Atlanta 1977 12 7 174 New Orleans Saints Greg Boykin Running back 1976 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern yes 1977 12 7 175 Philadelphia Eagles Charlie Johnson Charlie Johnson (defensive tackle) Defensive Tackle 1976 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes yes 1977 12 7 176 Green Bay Packers Rell Tipton no Guard 1976 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1977 12 7 177 Kansas City Chiefs Chris Golub Defensive Back 1976 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1977 12 7 178 New York Giants Al Dixon Tight end 1976 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes from Houston 1977 12 7 179 Detroit Lions Tim Black no Linebacker 1976 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1977 12 7 180 Miami Dolphins Bruce Herron Linebacker 1976 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico yes 1977 12 7 181 San Diego Chargers Ron Bush no Defensive Back 1976 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1977 12 7 182 Chicago Bears Gerald Butler Gerald Butler (American football) Wide receiver 1976 Nicholls State University Nicholls State Colonels Nicholls State yes 1977 12 7 183 San Francisco 49ers Jim Van Wagner Running back 1976 Michigan Technological University Michigan Tech Huskies Michigan Tech yes 1977 12 7 184 Cleveland Browns Blane Smith Tight end 1976 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1977 12 7 185 Denver Broncos Larry Swider Punter 1976 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1977 12 7 186 Pittsburgh Steelers Randy Frisch no Defensive Tackle 1976 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1977 12 7 187 Cincinnati Bengals Louis Breeden Cornerback 1976 North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central Eagles North Carolina Central yes 1977 12 7 188 Cleveland Browns Bob Lingenfelter Offensive tackle 1976 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes from St. Louis 1977 12 7 189 Washington Redskins Reggie Haynes Tight end 1976 University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels UNLV yes 1977 12 7 190 Oakland Raiders Rich Martini Wide receiver 1976 University of California, Davis UC Davis Aggies UC Davis yes from Washington via Houston thorough N. Y. Giants 1977 12 7 191 Dallas Cowboys Dave Stalls Defensive Tackle 1976 University of Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Bears Northern Colorado no 1977 12 7 192 New England Patriots Ken Smith no Wide receiver 1976 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions Arkansas–Pine Bluff no 1977 12 7 193 Baltimore Colts Blanchard Carter Offensive tackle 1976 University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels UNLV yes 1977 12 7 194 Cincinnati Bengals Jim Corbett Jim Corbett (American football) Tight end 1976 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes from Minnesota 1977 12 7 195 New York Jets Kevin Long Kevin Long (running back) Running back 1976 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes from Oakland 1977 12 8 yes 196 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Randy Hedberg Quarterback 1976 Minot State University Minot State Beavers Minot State no 1977 12 8 197 Buffalo Bills Greg Morton Defensive Tackle 1976 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1977 12 8 198 Houston Oilers Steve Davis no Wide receiver 1976 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes from Seattle 1977 12 8 199 New York Giants Bill Rice no Defensive Tackle 1976 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1977 12 8 200 New York Jets Dan Alexander Dan Alexander (offensive lineman) Defensive Tackle 1976 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1977 12 8 201 New Orleans Saints Jimmy Stewart Jimmy Stewart (defensive back) Defensive back 1976 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes 1977 12 8 202 Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Franklin Running back 1976 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1977 12 8 203 Atlanta Falcons Walter Packer Wide Receiver 1976 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1977 12 8 204 Kansas City Chiefs Ron Olsonoski no Linebacker 1976 University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) St. Thomas (Minnesota) Tommies St. Thomas (Minnesota) no 1977 12 8 205 Houston Oilers Eddie Foster Eddie Foster (American football) Wide receiver 1976 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1977 12 8 206 Green Bay Packers David Whitehurst Quarterback 1976 Furman University Furman Paladins Furman yes 1977 12 8 207 Miami Dolphins Horace Perkins Defensive Back 1976 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1977 12 8 208 Dallas Cowboys Al Cleveland no Defensive End 1976 University of the Pacific (United States) Pacific Tigers Pacific yes from San Diego 1977 12 8 209 Detroit Lions Mark Griffin no Offensive tackle 1976 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1977 12 8 210 New York Jets Ed Thompson no Linebacker 1976 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes from Chicago 1977 12 8 211 New York Giants Otis Rodgers no Linebacker 1976 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes from San Francisco 1977 12 8 212 Denver Broncos Calvin Culliver no Running back 1976 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1977 12 8 213 Cleveland Browns Bill Armstrong no Defensive Back 1976 Wake Forest University Wake Forest Demon Deacons Wake Forest yes 1977 12 8 214 Cincinnati Bengals Jose St. Victor no Guard 1976 Syracuse University Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse yes 1977 12 8 215 Kansas City Chiefs Waddell Smith Wide Receiver 1976 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes from Washington 1977 12 8 216 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Eric Williams Eric Williams (linebacker) Linebacker 1976 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1977 12 8 217 Pittsburgh Steelers Phil August no Wide receiver 1976 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1977 12 8 218 Los Angeles Rams Rod Bockwoldt no Defensive Back 1976 Weber State University Weber State Wildcats Weber State yes 1977 12 8 219 New England Patriots Brad Benson Guard 1976 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes yes 1977 12 8 220 Baltimore Colts Ken Helms no Offensive tackle 1976 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1977 12 8 221 Dallas Cowboys Fred Williams Fred Williams (running back) Running back 1976 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1977 12 8 222 Minnesota Vikings Clint Strozier no Defensive Back 1976 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1977 12 8 223 Oakland Raiders Terry Robiskie Running Back 1976 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1977 12 9 yes 224 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bryon Hemingway yes Linebacker 1976 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1977 12 9 225 Seattle Seahawks George Adzick no Defensive back 1976 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1977 12 9 226 Kansas City Chiefs Derrick Glanton no Defensive end 1976 Bishop College Bishop Tigers Bishop no from Buffalo 1977 12 9 227 New York Jets Matt Robinson Matt Robinson (American football) Quarterback 1976 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1977 12 9 228 New York Giants Ken Mullins no Defensive end 1976 Florida A&M University Florida A&M Rattlers Florida A&M yes 1977 12 9 229 Philadelphia Eagles T. J. Humphreys no Guard 1976 Arkansas State University Arkansas State Indians Arkansas State yes 1977 12 9 230 Atlanta Falcons John Maxwell no Offensive tackle 1976 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1977 12 9 231 New Orleans Saints Dave Knowles no Offensive tackle 1976 Indiana University Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes 1977 12 9 232 Houston Oilers Bill Currier Safety 1976 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes 1977 12 9 233 Green Bay Packers Joel Mullins no Offensive tackle 1976 Arkansas State University Arkansas State Indians Arkansas State yes 1977 12 9 234 Kansas City Chiefs Dave Green no Offensive tackle 1976 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico yes 1977 12 9 235 San Diego Chargers Gene Washington Gene Washington (American football, born 1953) Wide receiver 1976 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1977 12 9 236 Detroit Lions Steve Mathieson no Quarterback 1976 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1977 12 9 237 Miami Dolphins Robert Turner Robert Turner (running back) Running back 1976 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes 1977 12 9 238 Chicago Bears Nick Buonamici no Defensive tackle 1976 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1977 12 9 239 San Francisco 49ers David Posey Kicker 1976 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1977 12 9 240 Cleveland Browns Daryl Brown no Defensive back 1976 Tufts University Tufts Jumbos Tufts no 1977 12 9 241 Denver Broncos Charles Jackson Charles Jackson (linebacker) Defensive tackle 1976 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1977 12 9 242 Atlanta Falcons Robert Speer no Defensive end 1976 Arkansas State University Arkansas State Indians Arkansas State yes from Washington 1977 12 9 243 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Johnny Jackson Johnnie Jackson (defensive tackle) Defensive tackle 1976 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes 1977 12 9 244 Pittsburgh Steelers Roosevelt Kelly no Tight end 1976 Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Kentucky Colonels Eastern Kentucky no 1977 12 9 245 Cincinnati Bengals Willie Zachary no Wide receiver 1976 Central State University Central State Marauders Central State (OH) no 1977 12 9 246 Washington Redskins Mike Northington no Running back 1976 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes from Los Angeles 1977 12 9 247 Baltimore Colts Glen Capriola no Running back 1976 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1977 12 9 248 Dallas Cowboys Mark Cantrell no Center 1976 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1977 12 9 249 New England Patriots Jerry Vogele no Linebacker 1976 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1977 12 9 250 Minnesota Vikings Scott Studwell Linebacker 1976 University of Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes yes 1977 12 9 251 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Larry Mucker Wide receiver 1976 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes from Oakland 1977 12 10 yes 252 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Robert Morgan no Running back 1976 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1977 12 10 253 Pittsburgh Steelers Alvin Cowans no Defensive back 1976 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes from Buffalo 1977 12 10 254 Seattle Seahawks Sam Adkins Sam Adkins (American football) Quarterback 1976 Wichita State University Wichita State Shockers Wichita State yes 1977 12 10 255 New York Giants Mike Jones no Wide receiver 1976 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1977 12 10 256 New York Jets John Hennessy John Hennessy (American football) Defensive end 1976 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1977 12 10 257 Atlanta Falcons Billy Ryckman Wide receiver 1976 Louisiana Tech University Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Louisiana Tech yes 1977 12 10 258 New Orleans Saints Rafael Septién Kicker 1976 University of Southwestern Louisiana Southwestern Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Southwestern Louisiana yes yes 1977 12 10 259 Philadelphia Eagles John Mastronardo no Wide receiver 1976 Villanova University Villanova Wildcats Villanova yes 1977 12 10 260 Green Bay Packers Jim Culbreath Running back 1976 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1977 12 10 261 Kansas City Chiefs Mark Vitali no Quarterback 1976 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1977 12 10 262 Houston Oilers Harvey Hull no Linebacker 1976 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1977 12 10 263 Detroit Lions Gary Anderson Gary Anderson (offensive lineman) Guard 1976 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes 1977 12 10 264 Miami Dolphins Mark Carter no Tight end 1976 Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan Hurons Eastern Michigan yes 1977 12 10 265 San Diego Chargers Curtis Townsend no Linebacker 1976 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1977 12 10 266 Chicago Bears Dennis Breckner no Defensive end 1976 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1977 12 10 267 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aaron Ball no Linebacker 1976 California State University, Fullerton Cal State Fullerton Titans Cal State Fullerton yes from San Francisco 1977 12 10 268 Denver Broncos Oren Middlebrook Wide receiver 1976 Arkansas State University Arkansas State Indians Arkansas State yes 1977 12 10 269 Cleveland Browns Tom Burkett no Offensive tackle 1976 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1977 12 10 270 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Jim LeJay no Wide receiver 1976 San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose State yes 1977 12 10 271 Pittsburgh Steelers Dave LaCrosse Linebacker 1976 Wake Forest University Wake Forest Demon Deacons Wake Forest yes 1977 12 10 272 Cincinnati Bengals Bob Bialik no Punter 1976 Hillsdale College Hillsdale Chargers Hillsdale no 1977 12 10 273 Washington Redskins James Sykes James Sykes (Canadian football) Running back 1976 Rice University Rice Owls Rice yes 1977 12 10 274 Los Angeles Rams Don Peterson no Tight end 1976 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1977 12 10 275 Dallas Cowboys Steve DeBerg Quarterback 1976 San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose State no yes 1977 12 10 276 New England Patriots John Rasmussen no Offensive tackle 1976 University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1977 12 10 277 Baltimore Colts Ron Baker Ron Baker (American football) Guard 1976 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes 1977 12 10 278 Minnesota Vikings Dan Beaver no Kicker 1976 University of Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes 1977 12 10 279 New England Patriots Giles Alexander no Defensive end 1976 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes from Oakland Round 11 Pick # NFL team Player Position College280Tampa Bay BuccaneersSammy StrockTight EndUniversity of Alabama281Tampa Bay BuccaneersJohn BafiaQuarterbackBoston College282Buffalo BillsNate JacksonRunning backTennessee State283Philadelphia EaglesRocco MooreTackleWestern Michigan284New York GiantsBill HelmsTight endSan Diego State285New Orleans SaintsJohn BlainTackleSan Jose State286Philadelphia EaglesMike CordovaQuarterbackStanford287Atlanta FalconsDave FarmerRunning backUSC288Kansas City ChiefsMaurice MitchellWide receiverNorthern Michigan289Houston OilersAl RomanoLinebackerPittsburgh290Green Bay PackersTerry RandolphDefensive backAmerican International291Miami DolphinsJohn AlexanderDefensive endRutgers292Cincinnati BengalsJoel ParrishGuardGeorgia293Detroit LionsTony DaykinLinebackerGeorgia Tech294Chicago BearsConnie ZelencikCenterPurdue295San Francisco 49ersBrian BillickTight endBrigham Young296Cleveland BrownsCharles NashWide receiverArizona297Denver BroncosPhil HeckLinebackerCalifornia298Pittsburgh SteelersLou WestDefensive backCincinnati299Cincinnati BengalsCarl AllenDefensive backSouthern Mississippi300Washington RedskinsDon HarrisDefensive backRutgers301St. Louis CardinalsGreg LeeDefensive backWestern Illinois302Los Angeles RamsCarson LongKickerPittsburgh303New England PatriotsRay CostictLinebackerMississippi State304Baltimore ColtsBrian RuffLinebackerThe Citadel305Dallas CowboysDon WardlowTight endWashington306Minnesota VikingsKeith HartwigWide receiverArizona307New York JetsDave ButterfieldDefensive backNebraska Round 12 Pick # NFL team Player Position College308Tampa Bay BuccaneersChip SheffieldWide receiverLenoir-Rhyne309Buffalo BillsCharles RomesDefensive backNorth Carolina Central310Pittsburgh SteelersJimmy StephensTight endFlorida311New York GiantsElmo SimmonsRunning backTexas-Arlington312New York JetsPhil GargisRunning backAuburn313New York JetsDave ConradTackleMaryland314St. Louis CardinalsDon ParrishDefensive endPittsburgh315New Orleans SaintsOakley DaltonDefensive tackleJackson State316Houston OilersOve JohanssonKickerAbilene Christian317Oakland RaidersRod MartinLinebackerUSC318Kansas City ChiefsRay BurksLinebackerUCLA319San Diego ChargersJim StansikTight endEastern Michigan320Minnesota VikingsAdam DzierdzikCorner BackOhio State321Miami DolphinsTerry AndersonWide receiverBethune-Cookman322Chicago BearsKyle EckeWide ReceiverJackson State323San Francisco 49ersStephen AragonGuardNorth Dakota324Denver BroncosEthan RanneyTight endWestern Illinois325Chicago BearsAnthony DzierdzikCenterGeorgia Tech326Cincinnati BengalsEthan VenderveenWide receiverMorehouse (GA)327Washington RedskinsJustin VenderveenDefensive endMissouri328St. Louis CardinalsElliot EckeLinebackerTexas329Seattle SeahawksCharlie KirkDefensive tackleTulsa330Los Angeles RamsBenedict FernziWide ReciaverIllinois331Baltimore ColtsBill DeutschRunning BackNorth Dakota332Dallas CowboysGreg PetersGuardCalifornia333New England PatriotsDave PrestonRunning backBowling Green334Oakland RaidersRolf BenirschkeKickerCalifornia-Davis335 This last selection is commonly referred to as Mr. Irrelevant.Rhodes Maddie February 8, 2024 Meet Jim Kelleher: Former CU Buff, NFL’s second ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ https://kdvr.com/sports/meet-jim-kelleher-former-cu-buff-nfls-second-mr-irrelevant/ live November 19, 2025 KDVR.comMinnesota VikingsJim KelleherRunning BackColorado = Pro Bowler = Hall of Famer Supplemental draft 1977 4 Seattle Seahawks Al Hunter Al Hunter (American football) Running back 1976 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes Notable undrafted players † = Pro Bowler ‡= Hall of Famer yes 1977 yes Atlanta Falcons June Jones Quarterback 1976 Portland State University Portland State Vikings Portland State no no 1977 yes Atlanta Falcons Secdrick McIntyre Running back 1976 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn no yes 1977 yes Baltimore Colts Wade Griffin Offensive tackle 1976 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Mississippi no yes 1977 yes Buffalo Bills Shane Nelson Shane Nelson (American football) Linebacker 1976 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor no yes 1977 yes Chicago Bears Fred Dean Fred Dean (offensive lineman) Guard 1976 Texas Southern University Texas Southern Tigers Texas Southern no yes 1977 yes Chicago Bears Len Walterscheid Safety 1976 Southern Utah University Southern Utah Thunderbirds Southern Utah no no 1977 yes Cleveland Browns Ricky Jones Ricky Jones (American football) Linebacker 1976 Tuskegee University Tuskegee Golden Tigers Tuskegee no no 1977 yes Dallas Cowboys Larry Brinson Running back 1976 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida no yes 1977 yes Dallas Cowboys Bruce Huther Linebacker 1976 University of New Hampshire New Hampshire Wildcats New Hampshire no yes 1977 yes Dallas Cowboys Fred Rayhle Tight end 1976 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chattanooga Moccasins Chattanooga no yes 1977 yes Denver Broncos Bucky Dilts Punter 1976 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia no yes 1977 yes Denver Broncos Ron Egloff Tight end 1976 University of Wisconsin–Madison Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin no yes 1977 yes Denver Broncos Rob Nairne Linebacker 1976 Oregon State University Oregon State Beavers Oregon State no yes 1977 yes Houston Oilers Ken Kennard Defensive tackle 1976 Angelo State University Angelo State Rams Angelo State no no 1977 yes Houston Oilers Guido Merkens Quarterback 1976 Sam Houston State University Sam Houston State Bearkats Sam Houston State no yes 1977 yes Kansas City Chiefs Ed Beckman Tight end 1976 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State no yes 1977 yes Kansas City Chiefs Ricky Wesson Cornerback 1976 Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs SMU no yes 1977 yes Los Angeles Rams Glen Walker Punter 1976 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC no yes 1977 yes Miami Dolphins Charles Cornelius Charles Cornelius (gridiron football) Cornerback 1976 Bethune-Cookman University Bethune–Cookman Wildcats Bethune–Cookman no no 1977 yes New England Patriots Tim Mazzetti Kicker 1976 University of Pennsylvania Penn Quakers Penn no yes 1977 yes New Orleans Saints Rich Mauti Wide receiver 1976 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State no yes 1977 yes New York Giants Nick Giaquinto Running back 1976 University of Connecticut UConn Huskies UConn no yes 1977 yes New York Giants Frank Marion Frank Marion (American football) Linebacker 1976 Florida A&M University Florida A&M Rattlers Florida A&M no yes 1977 yes New York Jets Bruce Harper Running back 1976 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown Golden Bears Kutztown no no 1977 yes New York Jets Bob Raba Tight end 1976 University of Maryland Maryland Terrapins Maryland no yes 1977 yes Oakland Raiders Lon Boyett Tight end 1976 California State University, Northridge Cal State Northridge Matadors Cal State Northridge no yes 1977 yes Oakland Raiders Randy McClanahan Linebacker 1976 University of Southwestern Louisiana Southwestern Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Southwestern Louisiana no yes 1977 yes Philadelphia Eagles James Reed James Reed (linebacker) Linebacker 1976 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California no yes 1977 yes Pittsburgh Steelers yes Tony Dungy Safety 1976 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota no yes 1977 yes San Francisco 49ers Mike Baldassin Linebacker 1976 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington no yes 1977 yes Seattle Seahawks Doug Long Doug Long (American football) Defensive back 1976 Whitworth University Whitworth Pirates Whitworth no no 1977 yes Seattle Seahawks Cornell Webster Cornerback 1976 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa no yes 1977 yes Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cecil Johnson Linebacker 1976 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh no yes 1977 yes Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dana Nafziger Linebacker 1976 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Cal Poly Mustangs Cal Poly no yes 1977 yes Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jack Wender Running back 1976 Fresno State University Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State no yes 1977 yes Washington Redskins Clarence Harmon Clarence Harmon (American football) Running back 1976 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State no yes 1977 yes Washington Redskins Mark Murphy Mark Murphy (American football executive) Safety 1976 Colgate University Colgate Red Raiders Colgate yes yes Hall of Famers Tony Dorsett, running back from Pittsburgh, taken 1st round 2nd overall by Dallas Cowboys Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1994.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 Tony Dungy, safety from Minnesota, undrafted and signed by Pittsburgh Steelers Inducted: For his Head Coaching achievements Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2016. Joe Klecko, defensive tackle from Temple, taken 6th round 144th overall by New York Jets Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023. References External links NFL.com – 1977 Draft databaseFootball.com – 1977 Draft Pro Football Hall of Fame 1977 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