1981 NFL draft

National Football League draft July 2026 August 2023 1981 NFL draft Park Central Hotel - 7ª Avenida - panoramio (1) (a).jpg The former Sheraton Hotel (draft venue), photographed in 2010 April 28–29, 1981 New York Sheraton Hotelin New York City ESPN NFL Phil Nelson, TEOakland Raiders George Rogers, RBNew Orleans Saints 8 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 New Orleans Saints 332 12 8 LB Lawrence Taylor S Kenny Easley CB Ronnie Lott LB Mike Singletary DE Howie Long LB Rickey Jackson G Russ Grimm LB Sam Mills 1980 1982 The 1981 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 during April 28–29, 1981, at the New York Sheraton Hotel in New York City.http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ NFL Draft Locations October 2, 2014 FootballGeography.com October 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905090250/http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ 2015-09-05 dead Salomone Dan NFL Draft headed to Chicago in 2015 http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/NFL-Draft-headed-to-Chicago-in-2015/3ac322b1-3b4c-4a16-aba7-6e08d31b1756 June 3, 2015 New York Giants Giants.com October 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150930065327/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/NFL-Draft-headed-to-Chicago-in-2015/3ac322b1-3b4c-4a16-aba7-6e08d31b1756 2015-09-30 dead The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season. For the first time, the top two picks of the draft, running back George Rogers selected by the New Orleans Saints and linebacker Lawrence Taylor picked by the New York Giants, were named Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, respectively. Player selections 12 yes * = compensatory selection † = Pro BowlerPlayers are identified as a Pro Bowler if they were selected for the Pro Bowl at any time in their career. ‡= Hall of FamerPlayers are identified as a Hall of Famer if they have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 1981 12 1 1 yes New Orleans Saints George Rogers George Rogers (American football) Running back 1980 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes yes Heisman Trophy winnerHeisman Trophy http://www.heisman.com/winners/g-rogers80.php August 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131030193722/http://www.heisman.com/winners/g-rogers80.php 2013-10-30 dead 1981 12 1 2 New York Giants Lawrence Taylor Linebacker 1980 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes yes yes 1981 12 1 3 New York Jets Freeman McNeil Running back 1980 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes yes 1981 12 1 4 Seattle Seahawks Kenny Easley Strong Safety 1980 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes yes yes 1981 12 1 5 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) E. J. Junior Linebacker 1980 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes yes 1981 12 1 6 Green Bay Packers Rich Campbell Rich Campbell (American football) Quarterback 1980 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1981 12 1 7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hugh Green Hugh Green (American football) Linebacker 1980 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes yes 1981 12 1 8 San Francisco 49ers Ronnie Lott Cornerback 1980 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes yes yes 1981 12 1 9 Los Angeles Rams Mel Owens Linebacker 1980 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes from Washington 1981 12 1 10 Cincinnati Bengals David Verser Wide receiver 1980 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1981 12 1 11 Chicago Bears Keith Van Horne Offensive tackle 1980 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1981 12 1 12 Baltimore Colts Randy McMillan Running back 1980 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1981 12 1 13 Miami Dolphins David Overstreet Running back 1980 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1981 12 1 14 Kansas City Chiefs Willie Scott Willie Scott (American football) Tight end 1980 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes 1981 12 1 15 Denver Broncos Dennis Smith Dennis Smith (American football) Safety 1980 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes yes 1981 12 1 16 Detroit Lions Mark Nichols Mark Nichols (American football) Wide receiver 1980 San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose State yes 1981 12 1 17 Pittsburgh Steelers Keith Gary Defensive end 1980 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1981 12 1 18 Baltimore Colts Donnell Thompson Defensive tackle 1980 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes from Minnesota 1981 12 1 19 New England Patriots Brian Holloway Offensive tackle 1980 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes yes 1981 12 1 20 Washington Redskins Mark May Offensive tackle 1980 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes yes from Los Angeles 1981 12 1 21 Oakland Raiders Ted Watts Cornerback 1980 Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech yes from Houston 1981 12 1 22 Cleveland Browns Hanford Dixon Cornerback 1980 University of Southern Mississippi Southern Miss Golden Eagles Southern Miss yes yes 1981 12 1 23 Oakland Raiders Curt Marsh Offensive tackle 1980 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes from Buffalo 1981 12 1 24 San Diego Chargers James Brooks James Brooks (running back) Running back 1980 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes yes 1981 12 1 25 Atlanta Falcons Bobby Butler Bobby Butler (American football) Cornerback 1980 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1981 12 1 26 Dallas Cowboys Howard Richards Howard Richards (American football) Offensive tackle 1980 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1981 12 1 27 Philadelphia Eagles Leonard Mitchell Defensive end 1980 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1981 12 1 28 Buffalo Bills Booker Moore Running back 1980 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes from Oakland 1981 12 2 29 yes New Orleans Saints Russell Gary Strong Safety 1980 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1981 12 2 30 New York Jets Marion Barber Jr. Running back 1980 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1981 12 2 31 Seattle Seahawks David Hughes David Hughes (American football) Running back 1980 Boise State University Boise State Broncos Boise State yes 1981 12 2 32 New York Giants Dave Young Dave Young (American football) Tight end 1980 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1981 12 2 33 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Neil Lomax Quarterback 1980 Portland State University Portland State Vikings Portland State yes yes 1981 12 2 34 Tampa Bay Buccaneers James Wilder Sr. Running back 1980 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes yes 1981 12 2 35 Green Bay Packers Gary Lewis Gary Lewis (tight end) Tight end 1980 University of Texas at Arlington Texas–Arlington Mavericks Texas–Arlington yes 1981 12 2 36 San Francisco 49ers John Harty John Harty (American football) Defensive tackle 1980 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes from Washington 1981 12 2 37 Cincinnati Bengals Cris Collinsworth Wide receiver 1980 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes yes 1981 12 2 38 Chicago Bears Mike Singletary Linebacker 1980 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes yes yes from San Francisco 1981 12 2 39 Minnesota Vikings Mardye McDole Wide receiver 1980 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes from Baltimore 1981 12 2 40 San Francisco 49ers Eric Wright Eric Wright (cornerback, born 1959) Cornerback 1980 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes yes from Chicago 1981 12 2 41 Kansas City Chiefs Joe Delaney Running back 1980 Northwestern State University Northwestern State Demons Northwestern State yes yes 1981 12 2 42 Denver Broncos Clay Brown Clay Brown (American football) Tight end 1980 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1981 12 2 43 Los Angeles Rams Jim Collins Jim Collins (linebacker) Linebacker 1980 Syracuse University Syracuse Orange Syracuse yes yes from Miami 1981 12 2 44 Pittsburgh Steelers Anthony Washington Anthony Washington (American football) Cornerback 1980 Fresno State University Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State yes 1981 12 2 45 Minnesota Vikings Robin Sendlein Linebacker 1980 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1981 12 2 46 Detroit Lions Curtis Green Defensive end 1980 Alabama State University Alabama State Hornets Alabama State no 1981 12 2 47 New England Patriots Tony Collins Tony Collins (American football) Running back 1980 East Carolina University East Carolina Pirates East Carolina yes yes 1981 12 2 48 Oakland Raiders Howie Long Defensive tackle 1980 Villanova University Villanova Wildcats Villanova yes yes yes from Houston 1981 12 2 49 Buffalo Bills Chris Williams Chris Williams (defensive back) Cornerback 1980 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes from Cleveland 1981 12 2 50 Buffalo Bills Byron Franklin Wide receiver 1980 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes 1981 12 2 51 New Orleans Saints Rickey Jackson Linebacker 1980 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes yes yes from San Diego 1981 12 2 52 Minnesota Vikings Jarvis Redwine Running back 1980 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes from Los Angeles via Washington and Baltimore 1981 12 2 53 Dallas Cowboys Doug Donley Wide receiver 1980 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1981 12 2 54 Atlanta Falcons Lyman White Linebacker 1980 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1981 12 2 55 Philadelphia Eagles Dean Miraldi Guard 1980 University of Utah Utah Utes Utah yes 1981 12 2 56 Miami Dolphins Andra Franklin Running back 1980 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes yes from Oakland vis Los Angeles 1981 12 3 57 yes New Orleans Saints Frank Warren Frank Warren (American football) Defensive end 1980 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes 1981 12 3 58 Seattle Seahawks Bill Dugan Guard 1980 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1981 12 3 59 New York Giants John Mistler Wide receiver 1980 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1981 12 3 60 New York Jets Ben Rudolph Defensive tackle 1980 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach State 49ers Long Beach State yes 1981 12 3 61 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Jeff Griffin Cornerback 1980 University of Utah Utah Utes Utah yes 1981 12 3 62 Green Bay Packers Ray Stachowicz Punter 1980 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1981 12 3 63 Los Angeles Rams Greg Meisner Defensive tackle 1980 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes from Tampa Bay 1981 12 3 64 Cincinnati Bengals John Simmons John Simmons (American football) Cornerback 1980 Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs SMU yes 1981 12 3 65 San Francisco 49ers Carlton Williamson Safety 1980 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes yes 1981 12 3 66 Los Angeles Rams Robert Cobb Robert Cobb (American football) Defensive end 1980 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes from Washington 1981 12 3 67 Chicago Bears Ken Margerum Wide receiver 1980 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes 1981 12 3 68 Baltimore Colts Randy Van Divier Offensive tackle 1980 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1981 12 3 69 Washington Redskins Russ Grimm Guard 1980 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes yes yes from Miami via Los Angeles 1981 12 3 70 Kansas City Chiefs Marvin Harvey Marvin Harvey (American football) Tight end 1980 University of Southern Mississippi Southern Miss Golden Eagles Southern Miss yes 1981 12 3 71 New Orleans Saints Hoby Brenner Tight end 1980 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes yes from Minnesota 1981 12 3 72 Detroit Lions Don Greco Guard 1980 Western Illinois University Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois no 1981 12 3 73 Pittsburgh Steelers Rick Donnalley Center 1980 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1981 12 3 74 Minnesota Vikings Tim Irwin Offensive tackle 1980 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes from New England 1981 12 3 75 Kansas City Chiefs Roger Taylor Roger Taylor (American football) Offensive tackle 1980 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes from Cleveland via Denver 1981 12 3 76 Buffalo Bills Mike Mosley Mike Mosley (American football) Wide receiver 1980 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1981 12 3 77 San Diego Chargers Irvin Phillips Cornerback 1980 Arkansas Tech University Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys Arkansas Tech no 1981 12 3 78 Kansas City Chiefs Lloyd Burruss Safety 1980 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes yes from Los Angeles 1981 12 3 79 Houston Oilers Michael Holston Wide receiver 1980 Morgan State University Morgan State Bears Morgan State no 1981 12 3 80 Atlanta Falcons Scott Woerner Safety 1980 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1981 12 3 81 Dallas Cowboys Glen Titensor Defensive end 1980 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1981 12 3 82 Philadelphia Eagles Greg LaFleur Tight end 1980 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1981 12 3 83 Buffalo Bills Robert Geathers no Defensive tackle 1980 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State yes from Oakland 1981 12 4 84 yes Miami Dolphins Sammy Greene yes Wide receiver 1980 University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels UNLV yes from New Orleans 1981 12 4 85 New York Giants Clifford Chatman Fullback 1980 University of Central Oklahoma Central State Bronchos Central State (OK) no 1981 12 4 86 New York Jets Al Washington Linebacker 1980 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1981 12 4 87 Seattle Seahawks Scott Phillips no Wide receiver 1980 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1981 12 4 88 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Steve Rhodes Steve Rhodes (American football) Wide receiver 1980 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1981 12 4 89 Tampa Bay Buccaneers John Holt John Holt (American football) Cornerback 1980 West Texas A&M University West Texas State Buffaloes West Texas State yes 1981 12 4 90 Washington Redskins Tom Flick Quarterback 1980 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes from Green Bay 1981 12 4 91 Dallas Cowboys Scott Pelluer Linebacker 1980 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes from San Francisco 1981 12 4 92 Cleveland Browns Mike Robinson Mike Robinson (defensive end) Defensive end 1980 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes from Washington 1981 12 4 93 Cincinnati Bengals Guy Frazier Linebacker 1980 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming yes 1981 12 4 94 Baltimore Colts Tim Sherwin Tight end 1980 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1981 12 4 95 Chicago Bears Todd Bell Safety 1980 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes yes 1981 12 4 96 Miami Dolphins Brad Wright no Quarterback 1980 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico yes 1981 12 4 97 Kansas City Chiefs Ron Washington no Wide receiver 1980 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1981 12 4 98 Denver Broncos Mark Herrmann Quarterback 1980 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1981 12 4 99 Detroit Lions Tracy Porter Tracy Porter (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1980 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1981 12 4 100 Pittsburgh Steelers Robbie Martin Wide receiver 1980 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Cal Poly Mustangs Cal Poly yes 1981 12 4 101 Minnesota Vikings John Swain Cornerback 1980 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1981 12 4 102 New England Patriots Don Blackmon Linebacker 1980 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes 1981 12 4 103 San Diego Chargers Amos Lawrence Amos Lawrence (American football) Running back 1980 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1981 12 4 104 Los Angeles Rams George Lilja Center 1980 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1981 12 4 105 Green Bay Packers Richard Turner Richard Turner (American football) Defensive tackle 1980 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1981 12 4 106 Houston Oilers Nick Eyre Offensive tackle 1980 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1981 12 4 107 San Diego Chargers Eric Sievers Tight end 1980 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes 1981 12 4 108 Dallas Cowboys Derrie Nelson Linebacker 1980 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1981 12 4 109 Atlanta Falcons John Scully John Scully (American football) Center 1980 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1981 12 4 110 Philadelphia Eagles Calvin Murray Calvin Murray (American football) Running back 1980 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1981 12 4 111 Oakland Raiders Johnny Robinson Johnny Robinson (defensive tackle) Defensive tackle 1980 Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Louisiana Tech University yes 1981 12 5 112 yes New Orleans Saints Louis Oubre Offensive tackle 1980 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1981 12 5 113 New York Jets Tyrone Keys Defensive end 1980 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1981 12 5 114 Seattle Seahawks Edwin Bailey Edwin Bailey (American football) Guard 1980 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State yes 1981 12 5 115 New York Giants Bill Neill Defensive tackle 1980 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1981 12 5 116 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) John Gillen John Gillen (American football) Linebacker 1980 University of Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes 1981 12 5 117 Green Bay Packers Byron Braggs Defensive tackle 1980 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1981 12 5 118 Oakland Raiders James Davis James Davis (cornerback) Cornerback 1980 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes from Tampa Bay 1981 12 5 119 Washington Redskins Dexter Manley Defensive end 1980 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes yes 1981 12 5 120 Cincinnati Bengals Benjie Pryor no Tight end 1980 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1981 12 5 121 San Francisco 49ers Lynn Thomas Lynn Thomas (American football) Defensive back 1980 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1981 12 5 122 San Francisco 49ers Arrington Jones Running back 1980 Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem State Rams Winston-Salem State no from Chicago 1981 12 5 123 Minnesota Vikings Wendell Ray no Defensive end 1980 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes from Baltimore 1981 12 5 124 Kansas City Chiefs Todd Thomas Todd Thomas (American football) Long snapper 1980 University of North Dakota North Dakota Fighting Sioux North Dakota yes 1981 12 5 125 Denver Broncos Ken Lanier Offensive tackle 1980 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1981 12 5 126 Miami Dolphins Ken Poole Defensive end 1980 Northeast Louisiana University Northeast Louisiana Indians Northeast Louisiana yes 1981 12 5 127 Pittsburgh Steelers Ricky Martin no Wide receiver 1980 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico yes 1981 12 5 128 New Orleans Saints Jerry Boyarsky Defensive tackle 1980 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes from Minnesota 1981 12 5 129 Detroit Lions Larry Lee Larry Lee (American football) Guard 1980 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1981 12 5 130 New England Patriots Steve Clark Stevan Clark Defensive tackle 1980 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes 1981 12 5 131 San Diego Chargers Keith Ferguson Keith Ferguson (American football) Linebacker 1980 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1981 12 5 132 Washington Redskins Gary Sayre no Guard 1980 Cameron University Cameron Aggies Cameron no from L. A. Rams 1981 12 5 133 Houston Oilers Delbert Fowler Linebacker 1980 West Virginia University West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia yes 1981 12 5 134 Cleveland Browns Steve Cox Steve Cox (American football) Punter Kicker 1980 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1981 12 5 135 Buffalo Bills Calvin Clark no Defensive end 1980 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1981 12 5 136 Atlanta Falcons Eric Sanders Eric Sanders (offensive lineman) Offensive Tackle 1980 University of Nevada, Reno Nevada Wolf Pack Nevada yes 1981 12 5 137 Dallas Cowboys Danny Spradlin Linebacker 1980 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1981 12 5 138 Miami Dolphins Tommy Vigorito Running back 1980 University of Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia yes from Philadelphia 1981 12 6 139 yes New Orleans Saints Nat Hudson Nat Hudson (American football) Guard 1980 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1981 12 6 140 Seattle Seahawks Steve Durham Steve Durham (American football) Defensive end 1980 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes 1981 12 6 141 San Diego Chargers Andy Gissinger Andrew Gissinger Offensive Tackle 1980 Syracuse University Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse yes from N. Y. Giants 1981 12 6 142 New York Jets John Woodring Linebacker 1980 Brown University Brown Bears Brown yes 1981 12 6 143 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Dave Ahrens Linebacker 1980 University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1981 12 6 144 New Orleans Saints Johnnie Poe Cornerback 1980 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes from Tampa Bay 1981 12 6 145 New York Giants Mel Hoover Melvin Hoover Wide receiver 1980 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes from Green Bay 1981 12 6 146 Cincinnati Bengals Rex Robinson Rex Robinson (American football) Kicker 1980 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1981 12 6 147 San Francisco 49ers Pete Kugler Defensive tackle 1980 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1981 12 6 148 Washington Redskins Larry Kubin Linebacker 1980 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1981 12 6 149 Baltimore Colts Bubba Green Defensive tackle 1980 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State yes 1981 12 6 150 Chicago Bears Reuben Henderson Cornerback 1980 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1981 12 6 151 Denver Broncos Alvin Lewis no Running back 1980 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes 1981 12 6 152 Miami Dolphins Mack Moore Defensive end 1980 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1981 12 6 153 Kansas City Chiefs Dock Luckie no Defensive tackle 1980 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1981 12 6 154 Miami Dolphins Fulton Walker Cornerback 1980 West Virginia University West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia yes from Minnesota 1981 12 6 155 Detroit Lions Sam Johnson Sam Johnson (defensive back, born 1959) Defensive back 1980 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes 1981 12 6 156 Pittsburgh Steelers Bryan Hinkle Linebacker 1980 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes 1981 12 6 157 New England Patriots Ron Wooten Guard 1980 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1981 12 6 158 Los Angeles Rams William Daniels no Defensive tackle 1980 Alabama State University Alabama State Hornets Alabama State no 1981 12 6 159 Houston Oilers Bill Kay Bill Kay (defensive back) Cornerback 1980 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1981 12 6 160 Cleveland Browns Ron Simmons Defensive tackle 1980 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1981 12 6 161 Buffalo Bills Robert Holt Robert Holt (American football) Wide receiver 1980 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1981 12 6 162 San Diego Chargers Bobby Duckworth Wide receiver 1980 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1981 12 6 163 Dallas Cowboys Vince Skillings Defensive back 1980 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1981 12 6 164 Atlanta Falcons Harry Stanback Defensive tackle 1980 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1981 12 6 165 New York Giants Edward O'Neal no Running back 1980 Tuskegee University Tuskegee Golden Tigers Tuskegee no 1981 12 6 166 New Orleans Saints Glen Redd Linebacker 1980 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes from Oakland 1981 12 7 167 yes New Orleans Saints Kevin Williams Kevin Williams (wide receiver, born 1958) Wide receiver 1980 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1981 12 7 168 New York Giants Louis Jackson Louis Jackson (American football) Running back 1980 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Cal Poly Mustangs Cal Poly yes 1981 12 7 169 New York Jets Kenny Neal Defensive end 1980 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes 1981 12 7 170 Seattle Seahawks Ron Johnson Ron Johnson (wide receiver, born 1958) Wide receiver 1980 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach State 49ers Long Beach State yes 1981 12 7 171 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Kevin Donnalley Kevin Donnalley (American football, born 1958) Safety 1980 North Dakota State University North Dakota State Bison North Dakota State yes 1981 12 7 172 Green Bay Packers Bill Whitaker Bill Whitaker (American football) Cornerback 1980 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1981 12 7 173 Dallas Cowboys Ron Fellows Ron Fellows (American football) Cornerback 1980 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes from Tampa Bay 1981 12 7 174 Philadelphia Eagles Alan Duncan Kicker 1980 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes from San Francisco 1981 12 7 175 Los Angeles Rams Ron Battle Tight end 1980 University of North Texas North Texas State Mean Green North Texas State yes from Washington 1981 12 7 176 Cincinnati Bengals Jeff Schuh Linebacker 1980 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1981 12 7 177 Chicago Bears Jeff Fisher Cornerback 1980 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1981 12 7 178 Baltimore Colts Obed Ariri Kicker 1980 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes 1981 12 7 179 Miami Dolphins Mike Daum no Offensive tackle 1980 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Cal Poly Mustangs Cal Poly yes 1981 12 7 180 Kansas City Chiefs Billy Jackson Billy Jackson (American football) Running back 1980 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1981 12 7 181 Denver Broncos Steve Busick Linebacker 1980 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1981 12 7 182 Detroit Lions Lee Spivey Offensive Tackle 1980 Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs SMU yes 1981 12 7 183 Pittsburgh Steelers David Little David Little (linebacker) Linebacker 1980 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes yes 1981 12 7 184 Minnesota Vikings Don Shaver no Running back 1980 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown Golden Bears Kutztown (PA) no 1981 12 7 185 New England Patriots Ken Toler Wide receiver 1980 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes 1981 12 7 186 Seattle Seahawks Brad Scovill no Tight end 1980 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes from Houston 1981 12 7 187 Cleveland Browns Eddie Johnson Eddie Johnson (linebacker) Linebacker 1980 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville yes 1981 12 7 188 Buffalo Bills Steve Doolittle no Linebacker 1980 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1981 12 7 189 San Diego Chargers Pete Holohan Tight end 1980 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1981 12 7 190 Los Angeles Rams Mike Clark Mike Clark (defensive end) Defensive end 1980 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1981 12 7 191.5 Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons forfeited their 1981 seventh round pick after selecting Matthew Teague in the 1980 Supplemental draftNFL Draft List https://books.google.com/books?id=GDUnAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA34&dq=NFL+draft+%22Don+Shaver%22&article_id=6587,4530405&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjOua-jg-GTAxXpF1kFHTvmKzAQ6AF6BAgLEAM#v=onepage&q=NFL%20draft%20%22Don%20Shaver%22&f=false 9 April 2026 The Desert News 30 April 1981 1981 12 7 191 Dallas Cowboys Ken Miller Ken Miller (American football) Cornerback 1980 Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan Hurons Eastern Michigan yes 1981 12 7 192 Philadelphia Eagles Doak Field Doak Field (American football) Linebacker 1980 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1981 12 7 193 Houston Oilers Don Washington no Defensive back 1980 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&I Javelinas Texas A&I no from Oakland 1981 12 8 194 yes New England Patriots Ken Naber no Kicker 1980 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford yes from New Orleans 1981 12 8 195 New York Jets Lloyd Jones no Wide receiver 1980 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1981 12 8 196 Seattle Seahawks Eric Lane Eric Lane (American football) Running back 1980 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1981 12 8 197 New York Giants John Powers no Guard 1980 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1981 12 8 198 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Mike Fisher Mike Fisher (American football) Wide receiver 1980 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1981 12 8 199 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Denver Johnson Offensive tackle 1980 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes 1981 12 8 200 Green Bay Packers Larry Werts no Linebacker 1980 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes 1981 12 8 201 Washington Redskins Charlie Brown Charlie Brown (wide receiver, born 1958) Wide receiver 1980 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State yes yes 1981 12 8 202 Cincinnati Bengals Bobby Kemp Safety 1980 California State University, Fullerton Cal State Fullerton Titans Cal State Fullerton yes 1981 12 8 203 San Francisco 49ers Garry White no Running back 1980 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1981 12 8 204 Baltimore Colts Ken Sitton no Defensive back 1980 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1981 12 8 205 Chicago Bears Scott Zettek no Defensive tackle 1980 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1981 12 8 206 Kansas City Chiefs David Dorn no Wide receiver 1980 Rutgers University Rutgers Scarlet Knights Rutgers yes 1981 12 8 207 New York Giants Mark Reed Mark Reed (American football) Quarterback 1980 Minnesota State University Moorhead Minnesota State–Moorhead Dragons Minnesota State–Moorhead no from Denver 1981 12 8 208 Miami Dolphins William Judson Cornerback 1980 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State yes 1981 12 8 209 Pittsburgh Steelers Frank Wilson no Running back 1980 Rice University Rice Owls Rice yes 1981 12 8 210 Minnesota Vikings Wade Wilson Wade Wilson (American football) Quarterback 1980 East Texas State University East Texas State Lions East Texas State yes yes 1981 12 8 211 Detroit Lions Bob Niziolek Tight end 1980 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1981 12 8 212 New England Patriots Lin Dawson Tight end 1980 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State yes 1981 12 8 213 New York Jets J. C. Watts Quarterback 1980 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes from Cleveland 1981 12 8 214 New Orleans Saints Gene Gladys no Linebacker 1980 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes from Buffalo 1981 12 8 215 New Orleans Saints Kevin Evans no Defensive back 1980 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes from San Diego 1981 12 8 216 Los Angeles Rams Art Plunkett Offensive tackle 1980 University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels UNLV yes 1981 12 8 217 Houston Oilers Willie Tullis Wide receiver 1980 Troy University Troy State Trojans Troy State yes 1981 12 8 218 Dallas Cowboys Paul Piurowski Linebacker 1980 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1981 12 8 219 Atlanta Falcons Cliff Toney Defensive back 1980 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes 1981 12 8 220 Baltimore Colts Hosea Taylor Defensive tackle 1980 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes from Philadelphia 1981 12 8 221 New York Giants Billy Ard Guard 1980 Wake Forest University Wake Forest Demon Deacons Wake Forest yes from Oakland 1981 12 9 222 yes New Orleans Saints Toussaint Tyler Running back 1980 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1981 12 9 223 Seattle Seahawks Jim Stone Jim Stone (American football) Running back 1980 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1981 12 9 224 New York Giants Byron Hunt Linebacker 1980 Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs SMU yes 1981 12 9 225 New York Jets Admiral Dewey Larry Defensive back 1980 University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels UNLV yes 1981 12 9 226 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Stump Mitchell Running back 1980 The Citadel The Citadel Bulldogs The Citadel yes 1981 12 9 227 Green Bay Packers Tim Huffman Offensive tackle 1980 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1981 12 9 228 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mike Ford Mike Ford (quarterback) Quarterback 1980 Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs SMU yes 1981 12 9 229 Cincinnati Bengals Jim Hannula Offensive tackle 1980 Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois Huskies Northern Illinois yes 1981 12 9 230 Cincinnati Bengals Samoa Samoa yes Running back 1980 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes from San Francisco 1981 12 9 231 Washington Redskins Darryl Grant Guard 1980 Rice University Rice Owls Rice yes 1981 12 9 232 Chicago Bears Frank Ditta no Guard 1980 Baylor University Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1981 12 9 233 Baltimore Colts Tim Gooch no Defensive tackle 1980 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1981 12 9 234 Denver Broncos Rusty Olsen Defensive end 1980 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1981 12 9 235 Miami Dolphins John Noonan no Wide receiver 1980 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1981 12 9 236 Seattle Seahawks Jim Whatley no Wide receiver 1980 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes from Minnesota 1981 12 9 237 Kansas City Chiefs Tony Vereen no Defensive back 1980 Southeastern Louisiana University Southeastern Louisiana Lions Southeastern Louisiana yes 1981 12 9 238 Detroit Lions Hugh Jernigan Defensive back 1980 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1981 12 9 239 Pittsburgh Steelers James Hunter James Hunter (offensive tackle) Offensive tackle 1980 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1981 12 9 240 Detroit Lions Dave Martin David Martin (cornerback) Cornerback 1980 Villanova University Villanova Wildcats Villanova yes from New England 1981 12 9 241 Buffalo Bills Robb Riddick Running back 1980 Millersville University Millersville Marauders Millersville (PA) no 1981 12 9 242.5 San Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers forfeited their 1981 ninth round pick after selecting Billy Mullins in the 1980 Supplemental draft 1981 12 9 242 Los Angeles Rams Ron Seawell Linebacker 1980 Portland State University Portland State Vikings Portland State yes 1981 12 9 243 Houston Oilers Avon Riley Linebacker 1980 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1981 12 9 244 Cleveland Browns Randy Schleusener Guard 1980 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1981 12 9 245 Atlanta Falcons Calvin Fance Running back 1980 Rice University Rice Owls Rice yes 1981 12 9 246 Dallas Cowboys Mike Wilson Mike Wilson (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1980 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1981 12 9 247 Philadelphia Eagles Chuck Commiskey Center 1980 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes 1981 12 9 248 Oakland Raiders Curt Mohl Offensive tackle 1980 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1981 12 10 249 yes New Orleans Saints Hokie Gajan Running back 1980 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1981 12 10 250 New York Giants Mike Barber no Defensive tackle 1980 Grambling State University Grambling State Tigers Grambling State yes 1981 12 10 251 New York Jets Marty Wetzel Linebacker 1980 Tulane University Tulane Green Wave Tulane yes 1981 12 10 252 Seattle Seahawks Ken Dawson no Running back 1980 Savannah State University Savannah State Tigers Savannah State 1981 12 10 253 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) James Mallard no Wide receiver 1980 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1981 12 10 254 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ken McCune no Defensive end 1980 University of Texas at Austin Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1981 12 10 255 Green Bay Packers Nickie Hall Quarterback 1980 Tulane University Tulane Green Wave Tulane yes 1981 12 10 256 Baltimore Colts Gregg Gerken no Linebacker 1980 Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Northern Arizona yes 1981 12 10 257 Washington Redskins Phil Kessel Phil Kessel (American football) Quarterback 1980 Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan 1981 12 10 258 Cincinnati Bengals Hubert Simpson no Running back 1980 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1981 12 10 259 Baltimore Colts Trent Bryant Defensive back 1980 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes from San Francisco 1981 12 10 260 Chicago Bears Tim Clifford Quarterback 1980 Indiana University Bloomington Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes 1981 12 10 261 Miami Dolphins Steve Folsom Tight end 1980 University of Utah Utah Utes Utah yes 1981 12 10 262 Kansas City Chiefs Les Studdard Guard 1980 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1981 12 10 263 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Jim Joiner no Wide receiver 1980 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1981 12 10 264 Detroit Lions Andy Cannavino Linebacker 1980 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1981 12 10 265 Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Mayock Safety 1980 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1981 12 10 266 Minnesota Vikings James Murphy James Murphy (gridiron football) Wide receiver 1980 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State yes 1981 12 10 267 Washington Redskins Allan Kennedy Tackle 1980 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1981 12 10 268 San Diego Chargers Robert Parham no Running back 1980 Grambling State University Grambling State Tigers Grambling yes 1981 12 10 269 Los Angeles Rams Robert Alexander Robert Alexander (American football) Running back 1980 West Virginia University West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia yes 1981 12 10 270 Houston Oilers Larry Jones no Running back 1980 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes 1981 12 10 271 Cleveland Browns Dean Prater Defensive end 1980 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State yes 1981 12 10 272 Buffalo Bills Justin Cross Tackle 1980 Western Colorado University Western State Mountaineers Western State (CO) 1981 12 10 273 Dallas Cowboys Pat Graham no Defensive tackle 1980 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1981 12 10 274 Atlanta Falcons Robert Murphy no Defensive back 1980 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1981 12 10 275 Philadelphia Eagles Hubie Oliver Running back 1980 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes 1981 12 10 276 Oakland Raiders Frank Hawkins Running back 1980 University of Nevada, Reno Nevada Wolf Pack Nevada yes 1981 12 11 277 yes New Orleans Saints Lester Mickens no Wide receiver 1980 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1981 12 11 278 New York Jets Ed Gall no Defensive tackle 1980 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes 1981 12 11 279 Seattle Seahawks Lance Olander no Running back 1980 University of Colorado Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1981 12 11 280 San Diego Chargers Matt Petrzelka no Tackle 1980 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1981 12 11 281 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Mike Sherrod no Tight end 1980 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes 1981 12 11 282 Green Bay Packers Forrest Valora no Linebacker 1980 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1981 12 11 283 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Johnny Ray Smith Defensive back 1980 Lamar University Lamar Cardinals Lamar yes 1981 12 11 284 Washington Redskins Jerry Hill no Wide receiver 1980 University of North Alabama North Alabama Lions North Alabama 1981 12 11 285 Cincinnati Bengals Robert Jackson Robert Jackson (safety) Defensive back 1980 Central Michigan University Central Michigan Chippewas Central Michigan yes 1981 12 11 286 San Francisco 49ers Rob DeBose no Tight end 1980 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1981 12 11 287 Chicago Bears Lonnie Johnson no Running back 1980 Indiana University Bloomington Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes 1981 12 11 288 Baltimore Colts Holden Smith no Wide receiver 1980 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1981 12 11 289 Kansas City Chiefs Frank Case Frank Case (American football) Defensive end 1980 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1981 12 11 290 Denver Broncos Pat Walker no Wide receiver 1980 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1981 12 11 291 Miami Dolphins Jim Jensen Jim Jensen (wide receiver) Quarterback 1980 Boston University Boston University Terriers Boston University yes 1981 12 11 292 Pittsburgh Steelers Rick Trocano Quarterback 1980 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1981 12 11 293 Minnesota Vikings Brent Knourek no Fullback 1980 Oregon State University Oregon State Beavers Oregon State yes 1981 12 11 294 Detroit Lions Willie Jackson no Defensive back 1980 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1981 12 11 295 New England Patriots Brian Buckley no Quarterback 1980 Harvard University Harvard Crimson Harvard yes 1981 12 11 296 Los Angeles Rams Marcellus Greene Defensive back 1980 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes 1981 12 11 297 Houston Oilers Claude Matthews no Guard 1980 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes 1981 12 11 298 Cleveland Browns Larry Friday Defensive back 1980 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1981 12 11 299 Buffalo Bills Buster Barnett Tight end 1980 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes 1981 12 11 300 San Diego Chargers Carlos Bradley Linebacker 1980 Wake Forest University Wake Forest Demon Deacons Wake Forest yes 1981 12 11 301 Atlanta Falcons Keith Chappelle no Wide receiver 1980 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1981 12 11 302 Dallas Cowboys Tim Morrison no Guard 1980 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1981 12 11 303 Philadelphia Eagles Gail Davis no Defensive tackle 1980 Virginia Union University Virginia Union Panthers Virginia Union 1981 12 11 304 Oakland Raiders Chester Willis Running back 1980 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes 1981 12 12 305 yes New Orleans Saints Jim Wilks Defensive tackle 1980 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1981 12 12 306 Seattle Seahawks Jeff Bednarek no Defensive tackle 1980 University of the Pacific Pacific Tigers Pacific yes 1981 12 12 307 New York Giants Mike Maher no Tight end 1980 Western Illinois University Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois 1981 12 12 308 New York Jets Mike Moeller no Tackle 1980 Drake University Drake Bulldogs Drake yes 1981 12 12 309 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Joe Adams no Guard 1980 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1981 12 12 310 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Brad White Brad White (defensive lineman) Defensive tackle 1980 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1981 12 12 311 Green Bay Packers Cliff Lewis Cliff Lewis (linebacker) Linebacker 1980 University of Southern Mississippi Southern Miss Golden Eagles Southern Miss yes 1981 12 12 312 Cincinnati Bengals Mark O'Connell no Quarterback 1980 Ball State University Ball State Cardinals Ball State yes 1981 12 12 313 San Francisco 49ers Major Ogilvie no Running back 1980 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1981 12 12 314 Washington Redskins Clint Didier Tight end 1980 Portland State University Portland State Vikings Portland State yes 1981 12 12 315 Baltimore Colts Eric Scoggins Linebacker 1980 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1981 12 12 316 Chicago Bears Bob Shupryt no Linebacker 1980 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico yes 1981 12 12 317 Denver Broncos John Hankerd no Linebacker 1980 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1981 12 12 318 Miami Dolphins John Alford no Defensive tackle 1980 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State yes 1981 12 12 319 Kansas City Chiefs Bob Gagliano Quarterback 1980 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State yes 1981 12 12 320 Minnesota Vikings Brian Williams no Tight end 1980 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes 1981 12 12 321 Denver Broncos Mandel Robinson no Running back 1980 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming yes 1981 12 12 322 San Francisco 49ers Joe Adams Joe Adams (quarterback) Quarterback 1980 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes from Pittsburgh 1981 12 12 323 New England Patriots Cris Crissy Defensive back 1980 Princeton University Princeton Tigers Princeton yes 1981 12 12 324 Houston Oilers Bill Capece Kicker 1980 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1981 12 12 325 Cleveland Browns Kevin McGill no Tackle 1980 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes 1981 12 12 326 Buffalo Bills Keith Clark no Linebacker 1980 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes 1981 12 12 327 San Diego Chargers Stacy Charles no Wide receiver 1980 Bethune–Cookman University Bethune–Cookman Wildcats Bethune–Cookman yes 1981 12 12 328 Los Angeles Rams Jairo Penaranda Running back 1980 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1981 12 12 329 Dallas Cowboys Nate Lundy no Wide receiver 1980 Indiana University Bloomington Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes 1981 12 12 330 Atlanta Falcons Mark McCants Defensive tackle 1980 Temple University Temple Owls Temple yes 1981 12 12 331 Philadelphia Eagles Ray Ellis Ray Ellis (American football) Defensive back 1980 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1981 12 12 332 Oakland Raiders Phil Nelson no Tight end 1980 University of Delaware Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Delaware yes Supplemental draft 1981 1 yes New Orleans Saints Dave Wilson Dave Wilson (American football) Quarterback 1980 University of Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois yes 1981 11 New England Patriots Chy Davidson Wide receiver 1980 University of Rhode Island Rhode Island Rams Rhode Island yes Hall of Famers Mike Singletary, linebacker from Baylor, taken 2nd round 38th overall by the Chicago Bears Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1998.List of 1990s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com Pro Football Hall of Fame http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#1990s 2008-10-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html 2008-07-31 dead Lawrence Taylor, linebacker from North Carolina, taken 1st round 2nd overall by the New York Giants Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1999. Ronnie Lott, cornerback from Southern California, taken 1st round 8th overall by the San Francisco 49ers Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2000.List of 2000s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com Pro Football Hall of Fame http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#2000s 2008-10-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html 2008-07-31 dead Howie Long, defensive tackle from Villanova, taken 2nd round 48th overall by the Oakland Raiders Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2000. Rickey Jackson, linebacker from Pittsburgh, taken 2nd round 51st overall by the New Orleans Saints Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2010.Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 announced Pro Football Hall of Fame http://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/2010/2/6/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-announced/ 2010-02-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20100207130557/http://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/2010/2/6/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-announced/ 7 February 2010 live Russ Grimm, offensive guard from Pittsburgh, taken 3rd round 69th overall by the Washington Redskins Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2010. Kenny Easley, safety from UCLA, taken 1st round 4th overall by the Seattle Seahawks Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2017. Sam Mills, linebacker from Montclair State, signed undrafted by the Cleveland Browns Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2022 (posthumous). Notable undrafted players † = Pro Bowler= Hall of Famer yes 1981 yes Atlanta Falcons Jeff Brockhaus Kicker 1980 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri no yes 1981 yes Atlanta Falcons Blane Gaison Safety 1980 University of Hawaii Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Hawaii no yes 1981 yes Atlanta Falcons Floyd Hodge Wide receiver 1980 University of Utah Utah Utes Utah no yes 1981 yes Atlanta Falcons Mick Luckhurst Kicker 1980 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California no yes 1981 yes Atlanta Falcons Stan Talley Punter 1980 Texas Christian University TCU Horned Frogs TCU no yes 1983 yes Baltimore Colts Steve Parker Steve Parker (defensive end, born 1959) Defensive End 1980 Eastern Illinois University Eastern Illinois Panthers Eastern Illinois no yes 1981 yes Baltimore Colts Dave Shula Wide receiver 1980 Dartmouth College Dartmouth Big Green Dartmouth no yes 1981 yes Buffalo Bills Joe Bock Joe Bock (American football) Center 1980 University of Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia no yes 1981 yes Buffalo Bills Mike Humiston Linebacker 1980 Weber State University Weber State Wildcats Weber State no yes 1981 yes Buffalo Bills Mark Roopenian Defensive tackle 1980 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College no yes 1981 yes Chicago Bears Leslie Frazier Cornerback 1980 Alcorn State University Alcorn State Braves Alcorn State no yes 1981 yes Chicago Bears Jay Hilgenberg Center 1980 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes yes 1981 yes Cleveland Browns Bill Hill Bill Hill (American football) Cornerback 1980 Rutgers University Rutgers Scarlet Knights Rutgers no yes 1981 yes Cleveland Browns Sam Mills Linebacker 1980 Montclair State University Montclair State Red Hawks Montclair State yes yes no 1981 yes Dallas Cowboys Michael Downs Safety 1980 Rice University Rice Owls Rice no yes 1981 yes Dallas Cowboys Joey Hackett Tight end 1980 Elon University Elon Phoenix Elon no no 1981 yes Dallas Cowboys Angelo King Linebacker 1980 South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State no yes 1981 yes Dallas Cowboys Ron Spears Defensive end 1980 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State no yes 1981 yes Dallas Cowboys Everson Walls Cornerback 1980 Grambling State University Grambling State Tigers Grambling State yes yes 1981 yes Dallas Cowboys Steve Wright Steve Wright (American football, born 1959) Offensive tackle 1980 University of Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Panthers Northern Iowa no yes 1981 yes Denver Broncos Steve Trimble Defensive back 1980 University of Maryland Maryland Terrapins Maryland no yes 1981 yes Green Bay Packers Rick Kehr Guard 1980 Carthage College Carthage Red Men Carthage no no 1981 yes Green Bay Packers Greg Knafelc Quarterback 1980 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame no yes 1981 yes Green Bay Packers David Petway Safety 1980 Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois Huskies Northern Illinois no yes 1981 yes Green Bay Packers Randy Scott Randy Scott (American football) Linebacker 1980 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama no yes 1981 yes Houston Oilers Rich Karlis Kicker 1980 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati no yes 1981 yes Houston Oilers Ralph Williams Ralph Williams (American football) Tackle 1980 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern no yes 1981 yes Kansas City Chiefs Deron Cherry safety 1980 Rutgers University Rutgers Scarlet Knights Rutgers yes yes 1981 yes Los Angeles Rams Marcus Anderson Wide receiver 1980 Tulane University Tulane Green Wave Tulane no yes 1981 yes Los Angeles Rams Jeff Kemp Quarterback 1980 Dartmouth College Dartmouth Big Green Dartmouth no yes 1981 yes Miami Dolphins Rodell Thomas Linebacker 1980 Alabama State University Alabama State Hornets Alabama State no no 1981 yes New England Patriots Rich Camarillo Punter 1980 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes yes 1981 yes New England Patriots Tim Ross Tim Ross (American football) Linebacker 1980 Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Falcons Bowling Green no yes 1981 yes New England Patriots John Tautolo Guard 1980 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA no yes 1981 yes New Orleans Saints Monte Bennett Defensive tackle 1980 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State no yes 1981 yes New Orleans Saints Victor Jackson Victor Jackson (American football) Safety 1980 Bowie State University Bowie State Bulldogs Bowie State no no 1981 yes New Orleans Saints Steve Parker Steve Parker (defensive end, born 1959) Defensive end 1980 Eastern Illinois University Eastern Illinois Panthers Eastern Illinois no yes 1981 yes New Orleans Saints Frank Wattelet Safety 1980 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas no yes 1981 yes New York Giants Leon Bright Running back 1980 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State no yes 1981 yes New York Giants Jim Burt Jim Burt (American football) Defensive tackle 1980 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami yes yes 1981 yes New York Jets Joe Pellegrini Offensive guard 1980 Harvard University Harvard Crimson Harvard no yes 1981 yes Oakland Raiders Melvin Byrd Defensive back 1980 University of California, Davis UC Davis Aggies UC Davis no yes 1981 yes Oakland Raiders Paul Davis Paul Davis (linebacker) Linebacker 1980 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina no yes 1981 yes Philadelphia Eagles Greg Brown Greg Brown (American football player) Defensive tackle Defensive end 1980 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State no yes 1981 yes Philadelphia Eagles Frank Giddens Tackle 1980 University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos New Mexico no yes 1981 yes Philadelphia Eagles Lyndell Jones Cornerback 1980 University of Hawaii Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Hawaii no yes 1981 yes Philadelphia Eagles Buddy Moor Defensive end 1980 Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Kentucky Colonels Eastern Kentucky no yes 1981 yes Philadelphia Eagles Chuck Pitcock Offensive guard 1980 Tulane University Tulane Green Wave Tulane no yes 1981 yes Philadelphia Eagles Jay Repko Tight end 1980 Ursinus College Ursinus Bears Ursinus MAC no no 1981 yes Pittsburgh Steelers David Trout Kicker 1980 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh no yes 1981 yes San Diego Chargers Rick Ackerman Defensive tackle 1980 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State no yes 1981 yes San Francisco 49ers Matt Bouza Wide receiver 1980 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California no yes 1981 yes San Francisco 49ers Rick Gervais Safety 1980 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford no yes 1981 yes San Francisco 49ers Jim Looney Linebacker 1980 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue no yes 1981 yes San Francisco 49ers Milt McColl Linebacker 1980 Stanford University Stanford Cardinals Stanford no yes 1981 yes Seattle Seahawks Wilson Alvarez Wilson Alvarez (American football) Kicker 1980 Southeastern Louisiana University Southeastern Louisiana Lions Southeastern Louisiana no yes 1981 yes Seattle Seahawks Greg Gaines Greg Gaines (linebacker) Linebacker 1980 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee no yes 1981 yes Seattle Seahawks Paul Johns Paul Johns (American football) Wide receiver 1980 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa no yes 1981 yes Seattle Seahawks Gregg Johnson Gregg Johnson (American football) Cornerback Safety 1980 Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State Cowboys Oklahoma State no yes 1981 yes Seattle Seahawks Eugene Rowell Defensive tackle 1980 University of Dubuque Dubuque Spartans Dubuque no no 1981 yes Seattle Seahawks Harry Sydney Running back 1980 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas no yes 1981 yes Seattle Seahawks Mike Tice Tight end 1980 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland no yes 1981 yes Washington Redskins Neil Elshire Defensive end 1980 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon no yes 1981 yes Washington Redskins Mel Kaufman Linebacker 1980 California Polytechnic State University Cal Poly Mustangs Cal Poly no yes 1981 yes Washington Redskins Joe Jacoby Offensive tackle 1980 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville yes yes 1981 yes Washington Redskins Dave Smigelsky Punter 1980 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Tech Gobblers Virginia Tech no yes 1981 yes Washington Redskins Herb Spencer Linebacker 1980 Newberry College Newberry Wolves Newberry no no References External links NFL.com – 1981 Draft databaseFootball.com – 1981 Draft Pro Football Hall of Fame 1981 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:1980s in Manhattan Category:Sporting events in New York City Category:Sports in Manhattan