1971 NFL draft

American football player selection July 2026 August 2023 1971 NFL draft 1971 NFL draft logo January 28–29, 1971 Belmont Plaza HotelNew York City NFL Charles Hill, WROakland Raiders Jim Plunkett, QBBoston Patriots 11 Washington Redskins 22 Pittsburgh SteelersSan Francisco 49ers 442 17 5 RB John Riggins DE Jack Youngblood LB Jack Ham OT Dan Dierdorf WR Harold Carmichael 1970 1972 The 1971 NFL draft was held January 28–29, 1971, at the Belmont Plaza Hotel in New York City, New York. The Boston Patriots, who did not officially change their name to New England Patriots until after the draft, used the first overall pick to select quarterback Jim Plunkett, the Heisman Trophy winner. It was the first draft where the first three selections were quarterbacks (Plunkett, Archie Manning, and Dan Pastorini). During round 17, after Falcons coach Norm Van Brocklin had yelled to his staff "Do we want the roughest, toughest s.o.b. in the draft?!", the team drafted the then-64-year-old actor John Wayne, though saying he was from "Fort Apache State" (Wayne actually played football at USC); NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle rejected the selection.Prewitt Alex https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/04/29/john-wayne-nfl-draft-1971-atlanta-falcons Inside the 1971 NFL Draft, Where Atlanta Selected...John Wayne? Sports Illustrated April 29, 2022 July 23, 2022 Player selections 17 yes * = compensatory selection † = Pro BowlerPlayers are identified as a Pro Bowler if they were selected for the Pro Bowl at any time in their career. ‡= Hall of FamerPlayers are identified as a Hall of Famer if they have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Round 1–10 1971 17 1 1 yes Boston Patriots New England Patriots Jim Plunkett Quarterback 1970 Stanford University Stanford Indians Stanford Heisman Trophy winnerHeisman Trophy http://www.heisman.com/winners/j-plunkett70.php August 14, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100210035420/http://www.heisman.com/winners/j-plunkett70.php February 10, 2010 yes 1971 17 1 2 New Orleans Saints Archie Manning Quarterback 1970 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes yes 1971 17 1 3 Houston Oilers Dan Pastorini Quarterback Punter 1970 Santa Clara University Santa Clara Broncos Santa Clara yes no 1971 17 1 4 Buffalo Bills J. D. Hill Wide receiver 1970 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes yes 1971 17 1 5 Philadelphia Eagles Richard Harris Richard Harris (American football) Defensive end 1970 Grambling State University Grambling Tigers Grambling yes 1971 17 1 6 New York Jets John Riggins Running back 1970 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes yes yes 1971 17 1 7 Atlanta Falcons Joe Profit Running back 1970 University of Louisiana at Monroe Northeast Louisiana Indians Northeast Louisiana yes 1971 17 1 8 Pittsburgh Steelers Frank Lewis Frank Lewis (American football) Wide receiver 1970 Grambling State University Grambling Tigers Grambling yes yes 1971 17 1 9 Green Bay Packers John Brockington Running back 1970 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes yes from Denver 1971 17 1 10 Los Angeles Rams Isiah Robertson Linebacker 1970 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes yes from Washington 1971 17 1 11 Chicago Bears Joe Moore Joe Moore (running back) Running back 1970 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1971 17 1 12 Denver Broncos Marv Montgomery Offensive Tackle 1970 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from Green Bay 1971 17 1 13 San Diego Chargers Leon Burns Running back 1970 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach State 49ers Long Beach State yes 1971 17 1 14 Cleveland Browns Clarence Scott Cornerback 1970 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes yes 1971 17 1 15 Cincinnati Bengals Vernon Holland Offensive Tackle 1970 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1971 17 1 16 Kansas City Chiefs Elmo Wright Wide receiver 1970 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1971 17 1 17 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Norm Thompson Norm Thompson (American football) Cornerback 1970 University of Utah Utah Redskins Utah yes 1971 17 1 18 New York Giants Rocky Thompson Rocky Thompson (American football) Running back 1970 West Texas A&M University West Texas A&M Buffaloes West Texas A&M no 1971 17 1 19 Oakland Raiders Jack Tatum Safety 1970 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes yes 1971 17 1 20 Los Angeles Rams Jack Youngblood Defensive end 1970 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes yes yes 1971 17 1 21 Detroit Lions Bob Bell Bob Bell (American football) Defensive tackle 1970 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati yes 1971 17 1 22 Baltimore Colts Don McCauley Running back 1970 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes From Miami 1971 17 1 23 San Francisco 49ers Tim Anderson William Tim Anderson Cornerback 1970 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1971 17 1 24 Minnesota Vikings Leo Hayden Running back 1970 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1971 17 1 25 Dallas Cowboys Tody Smith Defensive end 1970 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1971 17 1 26 Baltimore Colts Leonard Dunlap Cornerback 1970 North Texas State University North Texas State Mean Green North Texas State yes 1971 17 2 27 yes Boston Patriots New England Patriots Julius Adams Defensive tackle 1970 Texas Southern University Texas Southern Tigers Texas Southern yes yes 1971 17 2 28 Chicago Bears Jim Harrison Jim Harrison (American football) Running back 1970 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes from New Orleans 1971 17 2 29 Buffalo Bills Jan White Tight end 1970 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1971 17 2 30 Detroit Lions Dave Thompson Dave Thompson (American football) Center 1970 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes from Philadelphia 1971 17 2 31 New Orleans Saints Sam Holden Guard 1970 Grambling State University Grambling Tigers Grambling yes from Houston 1971 17 2 32 New York Jets John Mooring Offensive tackle 1970 University of Tampa Tampa Spartans Tampa yes 1971 17 2 33 Atlanta Falcons Ken Burrow Wide receiver 1970 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1971 17 2 34 Pittsburgh Steelers Jack Ham Linebacker 1970 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes yes yes 1971 17 2 35 Denver Broncos Dwight Harrison Wide receiver 1970 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Texas A&I no 1971 17 2 36 Chicago Bears Charlie Ford Charlie Ford (American football) Cornerback 1970 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1971 17 2 37 San Francisco 49ers Ernie Janet Guard 1970 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes from Green Bay 1971 17 2 38 Washington Redskins Cotton Speyrer Wide receiver 1970 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1971 17 2 39 Kansas City Chiefs Wilbur Young Defensive tackle 1970 William Penn University William Penn Statesmen William Penn no from San Diego 1971 17 2 40 Cleveland Browns Bo Cornell Running back 1970 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1971 17 2 41 Cincinnati Bengals Stephen Lawson Steve Lawson (American football) Guard 1970 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1971 17 2 42 Kansas City Chiefs Scott Lewis no Defensive end 1970 Grambling State University Grambling Tigers Grambling yes 1971 17 2 43 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Dan Dierdorf Offensive tackle 1970 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes yes yes 1971 17 2 44 New York Giants Wayne Walton Offensive tackle 1970 Abilene Christian University Abilene Christian Wildcats Abilene Christian yes 1971 17 2 45 Oakland Raiders Phil Villapiano Linebacker 1970 Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Falcons Bowling Green yes yes 1971 17 2 46 Green Bay Packers Virgil Robinson Running back 1970 Grambling State University Grambling Tigers Grambling yes from Los Angeles 1971 17 2 47 Miami Dolphins Otto Stowe Wide receiver 1970 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes 1971 17 2 48 Detroit Lions Charlie Weaver Linebacker 1970 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1971 17 2 49 San Francisco 49ers Joe Orduna Running back 1970 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1971 17 2 50 Philadelphia Eagles Hank Allison Guard 1970 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes from Minnesota 1971 17 2 51 Dallas Cowboys Ike Thomas Cornerback 1970 Bishop College Bishop Tigers Bishop no 1971 17 2 52 Baltimore Colts Bill Atessis Defensive end 1970 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1971 17 3 53 yes Buffalo Bills Bruce Jarvis Center 1970 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes from Boston vis Oakland 1971 17 3 54 New Orleans Saints Bivian Lee Cornerback 1970 Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M Panthers Prairie View A&M yes 1971 17 3 55 San Francisco 49ers Sam Dickerson no Wide receiver 1970 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from Philadelphia 1971 17 3 56 Houston Oilers Lynn Dickey Quarterback 1970 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes yes 1971 17 3 57 Buffalo Bills Jim Braxton Running back 1970 West Virginia University West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia yes 1971 17 3 58 New York Jets Chris Farasopoulos Safety 1970 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1971 17 3 59 Atlanta Falcons Leo Hart Quarterback 1970 Duke University Duke Blue Devils Duke yes 1971 17 3 60 Pittsburgh Steelers Steve Davis Steve Davis (running back) Running back 1970 Delaware State University Delaware State Hornets Delaware State yes 1971 17 3 61 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) James Livesay no Wide receiver 1970 University of Richmond Richmond Spiders Richmond yes from Denver 1971 17 3 62 Green Bay Packers Charlie Hall Charlie Hall (defensive back) Defensive back 1970 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1971 17 3 63 Los Angeles Rams Dave Elmendorf Safety 1970 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes from Washington 1971 17 3 64 Chicago Bears Tony McGee Tony McGee (defensive lineman) Defensive end 1970 Bishop College Bishop Tigers Bishop no 1971 17 3 65 San Diego Chargers Mike Montgomery Mike Montgomery (American football) Running back 1970 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes 1971 17 3 66 Cleveland Browns Paul Staroba Wide receiver 1970 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1971 17 3 67 Cincinnati Bengals Ken Anderson Ken Anderson (quarterback) Quarterback 1970 Augustana College (Illinois) Augustana Augie Augustana (IL) yes no 1971 17 3 68 Cleveland Browns Charlie Hall Charlie Hall (linebacker) Linebacker 1970 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes from N. Y. Jets 1971 17 3 69 Dallas Cowboys Sam Scarber Running back 1970 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico yes from St. Louis 1971 17 3 70 New York Giants Ronnie Hornsby Ron Hornsby Linebacker 1970 Southeastern Louisiana University Southeastern Louisiana Lions Southeastern Louisiana yes 1971 17 3 71 Chicago Bears Bob Newton Bob Newton (American football) Offensive tackle 1970 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes from Los Angeles 1971 17 3 72 Detroit Lions Al Clark Al Clark (American football) Cornerback 1970 Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan Hurons Eastern Michigan yes 1971 17 3 73 Oakland Raiders Warren Koegel Center 1970 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1971 17 3 74 Miami Dolphins Dale Farley Linebacker 1970 West Virginia University West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia yes 1971 17 3 75 San Francisco 49ers Willie Parker Willie Parker (offensive lineman) Center 1970 North Texas State University North Texas State Mean Green North Texas State yes 1971 17 3 76 Minnesota Vikings Eddie Hackett no Wide receiver 1970 Alcorn State University Alcorn A&M Braves Alcorn A&M yes 1971 17 3 77 Dallas Cowboys Bill Gregory Defensive tackle 1970 University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1971 17 3 78 Baltimore Colts Karl Douglas Karl Douglas (quarterback) Quarterback 1970 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Texas A&I no 1971 17 4 79 yes Denver Broncos Lyle Alzado Defensive end 1970 Yankton College Yankton Greyhounds Yankton (SD) yes no from Boston 1971 17 4 80 Dallas Cowboys Joe Carter no Tight end 1970 Grambling State University Grambling Tigers Grambling yes from New Orleans 1971 17 4 81 Houston Oilers Larron Jackson Offensive tackle 1970 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1971 17 4 82 New Orleans Saints Carlos Bell Running back 1970 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes from Buffalo 1971 17 4 83 Philadelphia Eagles Happy Feller Kicker 1970 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1971 17 4 84 New York Jets Bill Zapalac Linebacker 1970 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1971 17 4 85 Atlanta Falcons Mike Potchad no Offensive tackle 1970 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg State Gorillas Pittsburg (KS) no 1971 17 4 86 Pittsburgh Steelers Gerry Mullins Tight end 1970 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1971 17 4 87 Denver Broncos Cleo Johnson no Defensive back 1970 Alcorn State University Alcorn A&M Braves Alcorn A&M yes 1971 17 4 88 New Orleans Saints Wimpy Winther Center 1970 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes from Washington 1971 17 4 89 Chicago Bears Jerry Morre Jerry Moore (American football, born 1949) Safety 1970 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1971 17 4 90 Los Angeles Rams Steve Worster Running back 1970 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes from Green Bay 1971 17 4 91 New Orleans Saints D'Artagnan Martin Cornerback 1970 Kentucky State University Kentucky State Thorobreds Kentucky State no from San Diego 1971 17 4 92 Cleveland Browns Robert Pena no Guard 1970 University of Massachusetts UMass Minutemen UMass yes 1971 17 4 93 Cincinnati Bengals Fred Willis Running back 1970 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1971 17 4 94 Kansas City Chiefs David Robinson no Tight end 1970 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville State Gamecocks Jacksonville State yes 1971 17 4 95 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Larry Willingham Defensive back 1970 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes 1971 17 4 96 New York Giants Dave Tipton Defensive tackle 1970 Stanford University Stanford Indians Stanford yes 1971 17 4 97 Oakland Raiders Clarence Davis Running back 1970 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1971 17 4 98 New Orleans Saints Don Morrison Don Morrison (American football) Offensive tackle 1970 University of Texas at Arlington Texas–Arlington Rebels Texas–Arlington yes from Los Angeles 1971 17 4 99 Miami Dolphins Joe Theismann Quarterback 1970 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes yes 1971 17 4 100 Detroit Lions Larry Woods Defensive tackle 1970 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1971 17 4 101 San Francisco 49ers Tony Harris no Running back 1970 University of Toledo Toledo Rockets Toledo yes 1971 17 4 102 Minnesota Vikings Vince Clements Running back 1970 University of Connecticut UConn Huskies Connecticut yes 1971 17 4 103 Dallas Cowboys Adam Mitchell no Offensive tackle 1970 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes 1971 17 4 104 Pittsburgh Steelers Dwight White Defensive end 1970 East Texas State University Texas A&M–Commerce Lions East Texas State yes no from Baltimore 1971 17 5 105 yes Boston Patriots Tim Kelly Tim Kelly (American football player) Linebacker 1970 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1971 17 5 106 Pittsburgh Steelers Larry Brown Larry Brown (tight end, born 1949) Tight end 1970 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes yes 1971 17 5 107 Buffalo Bills Donnie Green Offensive tackle 1970 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1971 17 5 108 Philadelphia Eagles Tom Shellabarger no Offensive tackle 1970 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1971 17 5 109 Houston Oilers Willie Armstrong no Running back 1970 Grambling State University Grambling Tigers Grambling yes 1971 17 5 110 Cincinnati Bengals Art May Defensive end 1970 Tuskegee University Tuskegee Golden Tigers Tuskegee no from N. Y. Jets 1971 17 5 111 Atlanta Falcons Ray Jarvis Ray Jarvis (American football) Wide Receiver 1970 Norfolk State University Norfolk State Spartans Norfolk State no 1971 17 5 112 Pittsburgh Steelers Melvin Holmes Offensive tackle 1970 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University North Carolina A&T Aggies North Carolina A&T yes 1971 17 5 113 Buffalo Bills Tim Beamer Cornerback 1970 Johnson C. Smith University Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Johnson C. Smith no from Denver 1971 17 5 114 San Francisco 49ers Dean Shaternick no Offensive tackle 1970 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes from Chicago 1971 17 5 115 San Diego Chargers Bryant Salter Safety 1970 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes from Green Bay 1971 17 5 116 Green Bay Packers Donnell Smith Defensive end 1970 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes from Washington 1971 17 5 117 San Diego Chargers Ray White Ray White (American football) Linebacker 1970 Syracuse University Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse yes 1971 17 5 118 Cleveland Browns Stan Brown no Wide receiver 1970 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1971 17 5 119 San Diego Chargers Phil Asack no Defensive end 1970 Duke University Duke Blue Devils Duke yes from Cincinnati 1971 17 5 120 Kansas City Chiefs Mike Adamle Running back 1970 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern yes 1971 17 5 121 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Rocky Wallace no Linebacker 1970 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1971 17 5 122 San Francisco 49ers George Wells George Wells (wrestler) Linebacker 1970 New Mexico State University New Mexico State Aggies New Mexico State yes from N. Y. Giants 1971 17 5 123 Oakland Raiders Bob Moore Bob Moore (American football) Tight end 1970 Stanford University Stanford Indians Stanford yes 1971 17 5 124 Green Bay Packers Jim Stillwagon Linebacker 1970 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes from Los Angeles via Washington 1971 17 5 125 Detroit Lions Pete Newell no Guard 1970 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1971 17 5 126 Pittsburgh Steelers Ralph Anderson Ralph Anderson (defensive back) Defensive back 1970 West Texas A&M University West Texas A&M Buffaloes West Texas A&M no 1971 17 5 127 San Francisco 49ers Marty Huff Linebacker 1970 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1971 17 5 128 Pittsburgh Steelers Fred Brister no Linebacker 1970 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes from Minnesota 1971 17 5 129 Dallas Cowboys Ron Kadziel Linebacker 1970 Stanford University Stanford Indians Stanford yes 1971 17 5 130 Baltimore Colts John Andrews John Andrews (American football) Tight end 1970 Indiana University Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes 1971 17 6 131 yes Boston Patriots David Hardt no Tight end 1970 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1971 17 6 132 New Orleans Saints Don Moorhead Running back 1970 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1971 17 6 133 Philadelphia Eagles Jack Smith Jack Smith (defensive back) Defensive back 1970 Troy State University Troy State Red Wave Troy State yes 1971 17 6 134 Houston Oilers Willie Alexander Willie Alexander (American football) Cornerback 1970 Alcorn State University Alcorn A&M Braves Alcorn A&M yes 1971 17 6 135 Chicago Bears Earl Thomas Earl Thomas (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1970 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes from Buffalo 1971 17 6 136 New York Jets Phil Wise Phil Wise (American football) Tight end 1970 University of Nebraska Omaha Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks Nebraska–Omaha no 1971 17 6 137 Atlanta Falcons Tom Hayes Tom Hayes (cornerback) Cornerback 1970 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1971 17 6 138 Pittsburgh Steelers Craig Hanneman Offensive tackle 1970 Oregon State University Oregon State Beavers Oregon State yes 1971 17 6 139 Denver Broncos Harold Phillips no Defensive back 1970 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1971 17 6 140 Green Bay Packers Scott Hunter Scott Hunter (American football) Quarterback 1970 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1971 17 6 141 Washington Redskins Conway Hayman Guard 1970 University of Delaware Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Delaware yes 1971 17 6 142 Cleveland Browns Doug Dieken Offensive tackle 1970 University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes yes from Chicago 1971 17 6 143 San Diego Chargers Jacob Mayes no Running back 1970 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1971 17 6 144 Cleveland Browns Jay Dixon no Defensive end 1970 Boston University Boston University Terriers Boston University yes 1971 17 6 145 Buffalo Bills Bill McKinley Defensive end 1970 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes from Cincinnati 1971 17 6 146 Kansas City Chiefs Kerry Reardon Cornerback 1970 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1971 17 6 147 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Mel Gray Mel Gray (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1970 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes yes 1971 17 6 148 Atlanta Falcons Ray Brown Ray Brown (safety) Safety 1970 West Texas A&M University West Texas State Buffaloes West Texas State yes from N. Y. Giants 1971 17 6 149 Oakland Raiders Greg Slough Linebacker 1970 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1971 17 6 150 Detroit Lions Frank Harris Frank Harris (quarterback, born 1948) Quarterback 1970 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes from Los Angeles via Philadelphia 1971 17 6 151 Miami Dolphins Dennis Coleman Linebacker 1970 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes 1971 17 6 152 Detroit Lions Herman Franklin no Wide receiver 1970 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1971 17 6 153 San Francisco 49ers Al Bresler no Wide receiver 1970 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes 1971 17 6 154 Philadelphia Eagles Wyck Neely no Defensive back 1970 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes from Minnesota 1971 17 6 155 Dallas Cowboys Steve Maier no Wide receiver 1970 Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Northern Arizona yes 1971 17 6 156 Baltimore Colts Ken Frith Defensive tackle 1970 University of Louisiana at Monroe Northeast Louisiana Indians Northeast Louisiana yes 1971 17 7 157 yes Oakland Raiders Don Martin Don Martin (American football) Defensive back 1970 Yale University Yale Bulldogs Yale yes from Boston 1971 17 7 158 New Orleans Saints Larry DiNardo Guard 1970 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1971 17 7 159 Houston Oilers Phil Croyle Linebacker 1970 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1971 17 7 160 Buffalo Bills Bob Chandler Wide receiver 1970 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1971 17 7 161 Philadelphia Eagles Harold Carmichael Wide receiver 1970 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes yes yes 1971 17 7 162 New York Jets Scott Palmer Scott Palmer (American football) Defensive tackle 1970 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1971 17 7 163 Atlanta Falcons Wesley Chesson Wes Chesson Wide receiver 1970 Duke University Duke Blue Devils Duke yes 1971 17 7 164 Pittsburgh Steelers Worthy McClure no Offensive tackle 1970 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes 1971 17 7 165 Denver Broncos Doug Adams Doug Adams (American football) Linebacker 1970 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1971 17 7 166 Washington Redskins Willie Germany Defensive back 1970 Morgan State University Morgan State Bears Morgan State no 1971 17 7 167 Chicago Bears Buddy Lee no Quarterback 1970 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1971 17 7 168 Green Bay Packers Dave Davis Dave Davis (American football) Wide receiver 1970 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1971 17 7 169 San Diego Chargers Chuck Dicus Wide receiver 1970 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1971 17 7 170 Cleveland Browns Bob Jacobs no Kicker 1970 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming yes 1971 17 7 171 Cincinnati Bengals Neal Craig Safety 1970 Fisk University Fisk Bulldogs Fisk no 1971 17 7 172 New Orleans Saints Bob Newland Wide receiver 1970 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes from Kansas City 1971 17 7 173 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) James Cooch no Defensive back 1970 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1971 17 7 174 Houston Oilers Larry Watson no Offensive tackle 1970 Morgan State University Morgan State Bears Morgan State no from N. Y. Giants 1971 17 7 175 Green Bay Packers James Johnson no Wide receiver 1970 Bishop College Bishop Tigers Bishop no from Oakland 1971 17 7 176 Chicago Bears Dennis Ferris no Running back 1970 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes from Los Angeles 1971 17 7 177 Detroit Lions Brownie Wheless no Offensive tackle 1970 Rice University Rice Owls Rice yes 1971 17 7 178 Miami Dolphins Ron Dickerson Defensive back 1970 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes 1971 17 7 179 San Francisco 49ers John Watson John Watson (American football) Offensive tackle 1970 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1971 17 7 180 Minnesota Vikings Gene Mack Linebacker 1970 University of Texas at El Paso UTEP Miners UTEP yes 1971 17 7 181 Dallas Cowboys Bill Griffin no Offensive tackle 1970 Catawba College Catawba Indians Catawba no 1971 17 7 182 Baltimore Colts Gordon Bowdell Wide receiver 1970 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1971 17 8 183 yes Buffalo Bills Louis Ross Louis Ross (American football) Defensive end 1970 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State no from Boston 1971 17 8 184 Pittsburgh Steelers Larry Crowe no Running back 1970 Texas Southern University Texas Southern Tigers Texas Southern yes from New Orleans 1971 17 8 185 Buffalo Bills Tyrone Walls Running back 1970 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1971 17 8 186 Philadelphia Eagles Leonard Gotschalk Len Gotshalk Center 1970 Humboldt State University Humboldt State Lumberjacks Humboldt State yes 1971 17 8 187 Denver Broncos Tom Beard no Center 1970 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes from Houston 1971 17 8 188 New York Jets Roy Kirksey Guard 1970 University of Maryland Eastern Shore Maryland State Hawks Maryland State no 1971 17 8 189 Atlanta Falcons Dennis Havig Guard 1970 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1971 17 8 190 Pittsburgh Steelers Paul Rogers no Kicker 1970 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1971 17 8 191 Kansas City Chiefs Mike Sensibaugh Safety 1970 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes from Denver 1971 17 8 192 Chicago Bears Karl Weiss no Offensive tackle 1970 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Commodores Vanderbilt yes 1971 17 8 193 Green Bay Packers Win Headley Center 1970 Wake Forest University Wake Forest Demon Deacons Wake Forest yes 1971 17 8 194 New Orleans Saints James Elder no Defensive back 1970 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes from Washington 1971 17 8 195 San Diego Chargers Leon Van Gorkum no Defensive end 1970 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1971 17 8 196 Cleveland Browns Larry Zelina no Running back 1970 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1971 17 8 197 Cincinnati Bengals Fred Herring no Defensive back 1970 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1971 17 8 198 Kansas City Chiefs Rick Telander Defensive back 1970 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern yes 1971 17 8 199 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Ron Yankowski Defensive end 1970 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes 1971 17 8 200 New York Giants Ted Gregory no Defensive end 1970 University of Delaware Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Delaware yes 1971 17 8 201 New Orleans Saints Bob Gresham Running back 1970 West Virginia University West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia yes from Oakland 1971 17 8 202 Los Angeles Rams Tony Garay no Defensive end 1970 Hofstra University Hofstra Pride Hofstra no 1971 17 8 203 Pittsburgh Steelers Ernie Holmes Defensive tackle 1970 Texas Southern University Texas Southern Tigers Texas Southern yes from Miami 1971 17 8 204 Detroit Lions Ken Lee Ken Lee (linebacker) Linebacker 1970 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1971 17 8 205 San Francisco 49ers Jim McCann Punter 1970 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1971 17 8 206 Dallas Cowboys Ron Jessie Wide receiver 1970 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes yes 1971 17 8 207 Baltimore Colts Willie Bogan no Defensive back 1970 Dartmouth College Dartmouth Indians Dartmouth yes 1971 17 8 208 Minnesota Vikings John Fairley no Defensive end 1970 Johnson C. Smith University Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Johnson C. Smith no 1971 17 9 209 Boston Patriots Josh Ashton running back 1970 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes 1971 17 9 210 New Orleans Saints Tom Williams no Defensive back 1970 Willamette University Willamette Bearcats Willamette no 1971 17 9 211 Philadelphia Eagles Len Pettigrew no Linebacker 1970 Ashland University Ashland Eagles Ashland no 1971 17 9 212 Houston Oilers Floyd Rice Linebacker 1970 Alcorn A&M College Alcorn A&M Braves Alcorn A&M yes 1971 17 9 213 Buffalo Bills Bob Strickland no Linebacker 1970 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes 1971 17 9 214 New York Jets John Curtis no Tight end 1970 Springfield College Springfield Pride Springfield no 1971 17 9 215 Atlanta Falcons Alvin Griffin no Wide receiver 1970 Tuskegee University Tuskegee Golden Tigers Tuskegee no 1971 17 9 216 Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Anderson Mike Anderson (linebacker) Linebacker 1970 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1971 17 9 217 Denver Broncos John Handy no Linebacker 1970 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1971 17 9 218 Green Bay Packers Barry Mayer no Running back 1970 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1971 17 9 219 Washington Redskins Mike Fanucci Defensive end 1970 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1971 17 9 220 Chicago Bears Lester McClain Wide Receiver 1970 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1971 17 9 221 San Diego Chargers John Tanner John Tanner (gridiron football, born 1945) Tight end 1970 Tennessee Tech University Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech no 1971 17 9 222 Cleveland Browns Wilmur Levels no Defensive back 1970 North Texas State University North Texas State Mean Green North Texas State yes 1971 17 9 223 Cincinnati Bengals Gary Gustafson no Linebacker 1970 Montana State University Montana State Bobcats Montana State yes 1971 17 9 224 Kansas City Chiefs Alvin Hawes no Offensive tackle 1970 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1971 17 9 225 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Mike Savoy no Wide receiver 1970 Black Hills State College Black Hills State Yellow Jackets Black Hills (SD) no 1971 17 9 226 New York Giants Ed Thomas no Linebacker 1970 Lebanon Valley College Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen Lebanon Valley no 1971 17 9 227 Oakland Raiders Dave Garnett no Running back 1970 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1971 17 9 228 Los Angeles Rams Joe Schmidt no Wide receiver 1970 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1971 17 9 229 Detroit Lions Mickey Zofko Running back 1970 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes 1971 17 9 230 Miami Dolphins Vern Den Herder Defensive end 1970 Central College Central Dutch Central Iowa yes no 1971 17 9 231 San Francisco 49ers Therman Couch no Linebacker 1970 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes 1971 17 9 232 Minnesota Vikings Tim Sullivan no Running back 1970 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1971 17 9 233 Dallas Cowboys Honor Jackson Wide receiver 1970 University of the Pacific (United States) Pacific Tigers Pacific yes 1971 17 9 234 Baltimore Colts Bill Burnett no Running back 1970 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1971 17 10 235 Boston Patriots Layne McDowell Offensive tackle 1970 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1971 17 10 236 San Francisco 49ers Ron Cardo Running back 1970 University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Oshkosh State Titans Wisconsin–Oshkosh no from New Orleans 1971 17 10 237 Houston Oilers Russell Price no Defensive end 1970 North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central Eagles North Carolina Central no 1971 17 10 238 Oakland Raiders William West no Defensive back 1970 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes from Buffalo 1971 17 10 239 New Orleans Saints Rocky Pamplin Running back 1970 University of Hawaii Hawaii Rainbows Hawaii yes from Philadelphia 1971 17 10 240 New York Jets Jim Betts Jim Betts (American football) Defensive back 1970 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1971 17 10 241 Atlanta Falcons Faddie Tillman yes Defensive end 1970 Boise State University Boise State Broncos Boise State yes 1971 17 10 242 Pittsburgh Steelers Jim O'Shea no Tight end 1970 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1971 17 10 243 Denver Broncos Carlis Harris no Wide receiver 1970 Idaho State University Idaho State Bengals Idaho State yes 1971 17 10 244 Washington Redskins Jesse Taylor Jesse Taylor (American football) Running back 1970 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati yes 1971 17 10 245 Chicago Bears Larry Rowden Linebacker 1970 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1971 17 10 246 Green Bay Packers Kevin Hunt Kevin Hunt (American football) Offensive tackle 1970 Doane University Doane Tigers Doane no 1971 17 10 247 San Diego Chargers Gary Nowak Tight end 1970 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1971 17 10 248 Cleveland Browns Steve Casteel no Linebacker 1970 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1971 17 10 249 Cincinnati Bengals Jack Stambaugh no Guard 1970 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes 1971 17 10 250 Kansas City Chiefs Bruce Jankowski Wide receiver 1970 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1971 17 10 251 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Ronald Miller no Offensive tackle 1970 McNeese State University McNeese State Cowboys McNeese State yes 1971 17 10 252 New York Giants Henry Reed Henry Reed (American football) Linebacker 1970 Weber State University Weber State Wildcats Weber State yes 1971 17 10 253 Oakland Raiders Tim Oesterling no Defensive tackle 1970 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1971 17 10 254 Los Angeles Rams Don Popplewell Center 1970 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1971 17 10 255 Miami Dolphins Ron Maree no Defensive tackle 1970 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1971 17 10 256 Philadelphia Eagles Tom Bailey Tom Bailey (American football) Running back 1970 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes from Detroit 1971 17 10 257 San Francisco 49ers Ernie Jennings Wide receiver 1970 United States Air Force Academy Air Force Falcons Air Force yes 1971 17 10 258 Minnesota Vikings Chris Morris no Guard 1970 Indiana University Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes 1971 17 10 259 Dallas Cowboys Rodney Wallace Rodney Wallace (American football) Defensive tackle 1970 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico yes 1971 17 10 260 Baltimore Colts Rex Kern Quarterback 1970 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes Round 11 Pick # NFL team Player Position College261Boston PatriotsDan SchneissTight endNebraska262New Orleans SaintsBob PollardDefensive endWeber State263Buffalo BillsAndy BrowderTackleTexas A&I264Philadelphia EaglesAlbert DavisRunning backTennessee State265Houston OilersMacon HughesWide receiverRice266New York JetsVernon StuddardWide receiverMississippi267Atlanta FalconsLarry ShearsDefensive backLincoln (MO)268Pittsburgh SteelersMike WagnerDefensive backWestern Illinois269Denver BroncosRoger RoitschDefensive tackleRice270Chicago BearsCliff HardyDefensive backMichigan State271Green Bay PackersJohn LanierRunning backParsons272Washington RedskinsGeorge StarkeTackleColumbia273San Diego ChargersDon PinsonDefensive backTennessee State274Cleveland BrownsMike SikichGuardNorthwestern275Cincinnati BengalsEdward MarshallWide receiverCameron State276Kansas City ChiefsNate AllenDefensive backTexas Southern277St. Louis CardinalsRick OgleLinebackerColorado278New York GiantsMarshall EllisonGuardDayton279Oakland RaidersJim PostonDefensive tackleSouth Carolina280Los Angeles RamsCharlie RichardsQuarterbackRichmond281Detroit LionsPhil WebbDefensive backColorado State282Miami DolphinsVic SurmaTacklePenn State283San Francisco 49ersJoe ReedQuarterbackMississippi State284Minnesota VikingsMike WalkerLinebackerTulane285Dallas CowboysErnest BonwellDefensive tackleLane (Tenn.)286Baltimore ColtsDave JonesLinebackerBaylor Round 12 Pick # NFL team Player Position College287Boston PatriotsJohn RodmanTackleNorthwestern288New Orleans SaintsRon GathrightDefensive backMorehead State289Philadelphia EaglesRich SaathoffDefensive endNorthern Arizona290Houston OilersJohn ThompsonGuardMinnesota291Buffalo BillsJim SheffieldKickerTexas A&M292New York JetsRich SowellsDefensive backAlcorn A&M293Atlanta FalconsRonnie LoweWide receiverFt. Valley State294Baltimore ColtsBob WuenschTackleTexas295Denver BroncosFloyd FranksWide receiverMississippi296Green Bay PackersGreg HendrenGuardCalifornia297Washington RedskinsJeff SeversonDefensive backCal State-Long Beach298Chicago BearsSteve BoorasDefensive endMesa Jr. College299San Diego ChargersWesley GarnettWide receiverUtah State300Cleveland BrownsTony BlanchardTight endNorth Carolina301Cincinnati BengalsJames HaydenDefensive endMemphis State302Kansas City ChiefsTony EspositoRunning backPittsburgh303St. Louis CardinalsTim Von DulmQuarterbackPortland State304New York GiantsTom BlanchardKickerOregon305Oakland RaidersHorace JonesDefensive tackleLouisville306Los Angeles RamsKirk BehrendtTackleWhitewater307Miami DolphinsLeroy ByarsRunning backAlcorn A&M308Detroit LionsBill PilconisWide receiverPittsburgh309San Francisco 49ersJim BunchDefensive tackleWisconsin–Platteville310Minnesota VikingsReggie HolmesDefensive backWisconsin–Stout311Dallas CowboysSteve GoepelQuarterbackColgate312Baltimore ColtsBill TriplettWide receiverMichigan State Round 13 Pick # NFL team Player Position College313Boston PatriotsLewis SwainDefensive backAlabama A&M314New Orleans SaintsDon BurchfieldTight endBall State315Houston OilersJoe HoingGuardArkansas Tech316Buffalo BillsBusty UnderwoodQuarterbackTexas Christian317Philadelphia EaglesDanny LesterDefensive backTexas318New York JetsJohn EggoldDefensive endArizona319Atlanta FalconsDan CrooksDefensive backWisconsin320Pittsburgh SteelersAlfred YoungWide receiverSouth Carolina State321Denver BroncosCraig BlackfordQuarterbackEvansville322Washington RedskinsDan RyczekCenterVirginia323Chicago BearsEd NicholasTackleNorth Carolina State324Green Bay PackersJack MartinRunning backAngelo State325San Diego ChargersSammy MilnerWide receiverMississippi State326Cleveland BrownsThad JamulaTackleLehigh327Cincinnati BengalsDavid KnapmanTight endCentral Washington328Kansas City ChiefsChuck HixsonQuarterbackSouthern Methodist329St. Louis CardinalsJeff AllenDefensive backIowa State330New York GiantsDave RollerDefensive tackleKentucky331Los Angeles RamsRussell HarrisonRunning backKansas State332Detroit LionsDavid AbercrombieRunning backTulane333Miami DolphinsLionel HepburnDefensive backTexas Southern334Oakland RaidersMick NatzelDefensive backCentral Michigan335San Francisco 49ersJohn BullockRunning backPurdue336Minnesota VikingsBenny FryCenterHouston337Dallas CowboysJames FordRunning backTexas Southern338Baltimore ColtsTom NevilleLinebackerYale Round 14 Pick # NFL team Player Position College339Boston PatriotsAlfred SykesWide receiverFlorida A&M340New Orleans SaintsBobby ScottQuarterbackTennessee341Buffalo BillsJim HootsDefensive endMissouri Southern342Philadelphia EaglesRobert CreechLinebackerTexas Christian343Houston OilersDick AdamsDefensive backMiami (OH)344New York JetsJohn HarpringGuardMichigan345Atlanta FalconsDaryl ComerTight endTexas346Pittsburgh SteelersMcKinney EvansDefensive backNew Mexico Highlands347Chicago BearsWillie LewisRunning backArizona348Green Bay PackersLeRoy SpearsDefensive endMoorhead (MN)349Washington RedskinsBill BynumQuarterbackW. New Mexico350Denver BroncosTommy LyonsCenterGeorgia351San Diego ChargersEdward O'DanielDefensive endTexas Southern352Cleveland BrownsRick KingreaLinebackerTulane353Cincinnati BengalsIrvin MalloryDefensive backVirginia Union354Kansas City ChiefsBruce BergeyDefensive endUCLA355St. Louis CardinalsDoug KlausenTackleArizona356New York GiantsCharlie EvansRunning backUSC357Oakland RaidersTom GipsonDefensive tackleNorth Texas State358Los Angeles RamsLionel ColemanDefensive backOregon359Miami DolphinsDavid VaughnTight endMemphis State360Detroit LionsTom LorenzTight endIowa State361San Francisco 49ersBill DunstanDefensive endUtah State362Minnesota VikingsJim GallagherLinebackerYale363Dallas CowboysTyrone CoveyDefensive backUtah State364Baltimore ColtsMike MikolayunasRunning backDavidson Round 15 Pick # NFL team Player Position College365Boston PatriotsNick McGarryTight endMassachusetts366New Orleans SaintsBart GravesTackleTulane367Philadelphia EaglesEd FisherGuardPrairie View A&M368Houston OilersAndy HopkinsRunning backStephen F. Austin369Buffalo BillsCharles ColeRunning backToledo370New York JetsDan DychesCenterSouth Carolina371Atlanta FalconsWallace ClarkRunning backAuburn372Pittsburgh SteelersRay MakinGuardKentucky373Denver BroncosLarry JamesRunning backNorfolk State374Green Bay PackersLen GarrettTight endNew Mexico Highlands375Washington RedskinsAnthony ChristnovichGuardLaCrosse (Wisc)376Chicago BearsRon MaciejowskiQuarterbackOhio State377San Diego ChargersEric HumstonLinebackerMuskingum378Cleveland BrownsBill GreenDefensive backWestern Kentucky379Cincinnati BengalsBob ThomasRunning backArizona State380Kansas City ChiefsMike MontgomeryDefensive backSouthwest Texas State381St. Louis CardinalsTed HeiskellRunning backHouston382New York GiantsJim WrightLinebackerNotre Dame383Oakland RaidersAndy GilesDefensive endWilliam & Mary384Los Angeles RamsVontez Norman VIGuardNotre Dame385Detroit LionsEd CoatesWide receiverCentral Missouri386Miami DolphinsBob RichardsGuardCalifornia387San Francisco 49ersJohn LennonTackleColgate388Minnesota VikingsJeff WrightDefensive backMinnesota389Dallas CowboysBob YoungTight endDelaware390Baltimore ColtsMike HoganLinebackerMichigan State Round 16 1971 17 16 391 Boston Patriots Jim Zikmund no Defensive back 1970 University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney State Kearney State no 1971 17 16 392 New Orleans Saints Craig Robinson Craig Robinson (American football) Tackle 1970 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1971 17 16 393 Houston Oilers Mose Denson no Running back 1970 University of Maryland Eastern Shore Maryland State Hawks Maryland State no 1971 17 16 394 Buffalo Bills Billy Hunter no Defensive back 1970 University of Utah Utah Redskins Utah yes 1971 17 16 395 Philadelphia Eagles Bruce James no Linebacker 1970 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1971 17 16 396 New York Jets Steve Harkey Running back 1970 Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes 1971 17 16 397 Atlanta Falcons Lindsey James no Running back 1970 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1971 17 16 398 Pittsburgh Steelers Walter Huntley no Defensive back 1970 Trinity University (Texas) Trinity Tigers Trinity (TX) yes 1971 17 16 399 Denver Broncos Steve Thompson no Defensive tackle 1970 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1971 17 16 400 Washington Redskins Glenn Tucker no Linebacker 1970 University of North Texas North Texas State Mean Green North Texas State yes 1971 17 16 401 Chicago Bears Sid Bailey no Defensive end 1970 University of Texas at Arlington Texas–Arlington Mavericks Texas–Arlington no 1971 17 16 402 Green Bay Packers Jack O'Donnell no Guard 1970 University of Central Oklahoma Central State Bronchos Central State (OK) no 1971 17 16 403 San Diego Chargers Ed Foote no Center 1970 University of Hawaii Hawaii Rainbows Hawaii yes 1971 17 16 404 Cleveland Browns Dave Smith no Wide receiver 1970 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1971 17 16 405 Cincinnati Bengals Mark Debevc no Linebacker 1970 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1971 17 16 406 Kansas City Chiefs Darrell Jansonius no Guard 1970 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes 1971 17 16 407 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Lawrence Brame no Linebacker 1970 Western Kentucky University Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Western Kentucky yes 1971 17 16 408 New York Giants Dick Gibbs Dick Gibbs Tight end 1970 University of Texas at El Paso UTEP Miners UTEP yes 1971 17 16 409 Los Angeles Rams Ross Boice no Linebacker 1970 Pacific Lutheran University Pacific Lutheran Lutes Pacific Lutheran no 1971 17 16 410 Miami Dolphins Chris Myers no Wide receiver 1970 Kenyon College Kenyon Owls Kenyon no 1971 17 16 411 Detroit Lions Tom Kutchinski no Defensive back 1970 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1971 17 16 412 Oakland Raiders Tony Stawarz no Defensive back 1970 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1971 17 16 413 Minnesota Vikings Greg Edmonds no Wide receiver 1970 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1971 17 16 414 San Francisco 49ers Dave Purcell no Defensive tackle 1970 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1971 17 16 415 Dallas Cowboys John Brennan no Tackle 1970 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1971 17 16 416 Baltimore Colts Rich Harrington no Defensive back 1970 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes Round 17 Pick # NFL team Player Position College417Boston PatriotsRonald LeighDefensive endElizabeth City State418Los Angeles RamsRandy VatahaWide receiverStanford419Buffalo BillsPat MorrisonTight endArkansas420Philadelphia EaglesJohn SageLinebackerLSU421Houston OilersCalvin FoxLinebackerMichigan State422New York JetsGreg FlaskaDefensive endWestern Michigan423Atlanta FalconsWillie MartinRunning backJohnson C. Smith424Pittsburgh SteelersDanny EhleRunning backHoward Payne425Denver BroncosJack SimcsakKickerVirginia Tech426Chicago BearsRay GarganesLinebackerMillersville (PA)427Green Bay PackersMonty JohnsonDefensive backOklahoma428New Orleans SaintsHermann EbenWide receiverOklahoma State429San Diego ChargersChip KellCenterTennessee430Cleveland BrownsLeo DillonCenterDayton431Kansas City ChiefsTravis HillDefensive backPrairie View A&M432Cincinnati BengalsSam PearsonDefensive backWestern Kentucky433St. Louis CardinalsPreston WatkinsWide receiverBluefield (WV)434New York GiantsColeman ZenoWide receiverGrambling435Los Angeles RamsJoe SweetWide receiverTennessee State436Detroit LionsGordon JolleyTackleUtah437Miami DolphinsCurt MarkLinebackerMayville (N.D.)438San Francisco 49ersLeroy CharltonDefensive backFlorida A&M439Minnesota VikingsKen DuncanPunterTulsa440Dallas CowboysJohn BomerCenterMemphis State441Baltimore ColtsDon NottinghamRunning backKent State442This last selection is commonly referred to as Mr. Irrelevant. Oakland RaidersCharles HillWide receiverSam Houston State Notable undrafted players † = Pro Bowler yes 1971 yes Atlanta Falcons Jim Miller Jim Miller (offensive guard) Guard 1970 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1971 yes Buffalo Bills Tony Greene Safety 1970 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes yes 1971 yes Buffalo Bills John Leypoldt Kicker 1970 Northern Virginia Community College Northern Virginia Nighthawks Northern Virginia no 1971 yes Cincinnati Bengals Tony Bertuca Linebacker 1970 California State University, Chico Chico State Wildcats Chico State yes 1971 yes Cincinnati Bengals Cookie Brinkman Wide receiver 1970 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville yes 1971 yes Dallas Cowboys Toni Fritsch Kicker 1970 yes no 1971 yes Green Bay Packers Jim DeLisle Defensive tackle 1970 University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1971 yes Green Bay Packers Tim Webster Tim Webster (American football) Kicker 1970 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1971 yes Houston Oilers Ward Walsh Running back 1970 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1971 yes Los Angeles Rams Matt Maslowski Wide receiver 1970 University of San Diego San Diego Toreros San Diego no no 1972 yes Los Angeles Rams Dave Mays Quarterback 1970 Texas Southern University Texas Southern Tigers Texas Southern no yes 1971 yes Miami Dolphins Maulty Moore Defensive tackle 1970 Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Bethune-Cookman no no 1971 yes Minnesota Vikings Chuck Winfrey Linebacker 1970 University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1971 yes New England Patriots Kenny Price Kenny Price (American football) Linebacker 1970 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1971 yes New Orleans Saints Bill Line Defensive tackle 1970 Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs SMU yes 1971 yes New York Giants Dick Hanson Tackle 1970 North Dakota State University North Dakota State Bison North Dakota State yes 1971 yes Oakland Raiders Don Milan Quarterback 1970 California Polytechnic State University Cal Poly Mustangs Cal Poly no yes 1971 yes Pittsburgh Steelers Glen Edwards Glen Edwards (safety) Safety 1970 Florida A&M University Florida A&M Rattlers Florida A&M yes yes 1971 yes St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) George Jakowenko Kicker 1970 Syracuse University Syracuse Orange Syracuse no yes Hall of Famers Jack Ham, linebacker from Pennsylvania State, taken 2nd round 34th overall by Pittsburgh Steelers Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1988.List of 1980s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com Pro Football Hall of Fame http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#1980s 2008-10-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html 2008-07-31 dead John Riggins, running back from Kansas, taken 1st round 6th overall by New York Jets Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1992.List of 1990s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com Pro Football Hall of Fame http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#1990s 2008-10-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html 2008-07-31 dead Dan Dierdorf, offensive tackle from Michigan, taken 2nd round 43rd overall by St. Louis Cardinals Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1996. Jack Youngblood, defensive end from Florida, taken 1st round 20th overall by Los Angeles Rams Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2001.List of 2000s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com Pro Football Hall of Fame http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#2000s 2008-10-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html 2008-07-31 dead Harold Carmichael, wide receiver from Southern, taken 7th round 161st overall by Philadelphia Eagles Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2020 References External links NFL.com – 1971 Draft databaseFootball.com – 1971 Draft Pro Football Hall of Fame https://web.archive.org/web/20060107020656/http://www.profootballhof.com/history/general/draft/1971.jsp 2006-01-07 1971 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