1972 NFL draft

1972 NFL player selection July 2026 August 2023 1972 NFL draft Park Hyatt NYC views.jpg Essex House (location of the draft), photographed in 2015 February 1–2, 1972 Essex Housein New York City, New York NFL Alphonso Cain, DTDallas Cowboys Walt Patulski, DEBuffalo Bills 10 Washington Redskins 23 New Orleans Saints 442 17 2 FB Franco Harris WR Cliff Branch 1971 1973 The 1972 NFL draft was the 37th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible football players. The draft was held on February 1 and 2 at the Essex House in New York City, New York.http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ NFL Draft Locations October 2, 2014 FootballGeography.com October 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905090250/http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ September 5, 2015 dead Salomone Dan NFL Draft headed to Chicago in 2015 http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/NFL-Draft-headed-to-Chicago-in-2015/3ac322b1-3b4c-4a16-aba7-6e08d31b1756 June 3, 2015 New York Giants Giants.com October 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150930065327/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/NFL-Draft-headed-to-Chicago-in-2015/3ac322b1-3b4c-4a16-aba7-6e08d31b1756 September 30, 2015 dead With the first overall pick of the draft, the Buffalo Bills selected defensive end Walt Patulski. Patulski would become viewed as a draft bust,https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft08/news/story?id=3325687 ESPN.com Phillips couldn’t outrun off-the-field troubles April 2, 2008Graham Tim After 40 Years in the NFL Darkness, Walt Patulski Explains How It All Went Wrong https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/after-40-years-in-the-nfl-darkness-walt-patulski-explains-how-it-all-went-wrong/article_a40310fb-994d-5c7d-b719-d15dc1529c2c.html The Buffalo News November 19, 2016 after the Bills released him in 1976 — coincidentally replacing Patuski with second overall choice Sherman White of California. NFL historians have frequently described 1972 as one of the league's worst draft classes ever,Holder Larry NFL Draft’s all-time best and worst classes: No. 1 is clear, but recent classes are climbing https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3257259/2022/04/23/nfl-draft-history-best-worst-classes/ The Athletic April 23, 2022Stuart Chase Best and Worst Drafts since 1970 https://www.footballperspective.com/best-and-worst-drafts-since-1970/ Football Perspective May 17, 2014Rosa Elwood Ranking the 10 Worst NFL Draft Classes of All-Time — The Biggest Busts https://www.sportingfree.com/football/worst-nfl-draft-classes-of-all-time/ Sporting Free September 28, 2023 especially regarding the failure of the majority of 1st round draftees, which has become viewed worse than other notably weak drafts like 2002 and 2009.Kacsmar Scott What Was the Worst NFL Draft of the New Millennium? https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1245498-what-was-the-worst-nfl-draft-of-the-new-millennium Bleacher Report June 3, 2012 Only seven of 26 first rounders made the Pro Bowl in their career, and the whole 1972 draft produced just two Hall of Fame members, one of whom, wide receiver Cliff Branch, was inducted posthumously. This was the fewest of any draft class since the 1959 draft, which had only Dick LeBeau enshrined in Canton. 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 1–9 1972 17 1 1 yes Buffalo Bills Walt Patulski Defensive end 1971 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1972 17 1 2 Cincinnati Bengals Sherman White Sherman White (American football) Defensive end 1971 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California yes 1972 17 1 3 Chicago Bears Lionel Antoine Offensive tackle 1971 Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois Salukis Southern Illinois yes from N. Y. Giants 1972 17 1 4 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Bobby Moore Ahmad Rashad Wide receiver 1971 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes yes 1972 17 1 5 Denver Broncos Riley Odoms Tight end 1971 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes yes 1972 17 1 6 Houston Oilers Greg Sampson Defensive end 1971 Stanford University Stanford Indians Stanford yes 1972 17 1 7 Green Bay Packers Willie Buchanon Cornerback 1971 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes yes 1972 17 1 8 New Orleans Saints Royce Smith Guard 1971 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1972 17 1 9 New York Jets Jerome Barkum Wide receiver 1971 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes yes 1972 17 1 10 Minnesota Vikings Jeff Siemon Linebacker 1971 Stanford University Stanford Indians Stanford yes yes from New England 1972 17 1 11 Green Bay Packers Jerry Tagge Quarterback 1971 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes from San Diego 1972 17 1 12 Chicago Bears Craig Clemons Safety 1971 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1972 17 1 13 Pittsburgh Steelers Franco Harris Fullback 1971 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes yes yes 1972 17 1 14 Philadelphia Eagles John Reaves Quarterback 1971 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1972 17 1 15 Atlanta Falcons Clarence Ellis Safety 1971 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1972 17 1 16 Detroit Lions Herb Orvis Defensive end 1971 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1972 17 1 17 New York Giants Eldridge Small Cornerback 1971 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Texas A&I no from Los Angeles via New England 1972 17 1 18 Cleveland Browns Thom Darden Safety 1971 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes yes 1972 17 1 19 San Francisco 49ers Terry Beasley Wide receiver 1971 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes 1972 17 1 20 New York Jets Mike Taylor Mike Taylor (linebacker, born 1949) Linebacker 1971 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes from Washington 1972 17 1 21 Oakland Raiders Mike Siani Mike Siani (American football) Wide receiver 1971 Villanova University Villanova Wildcats Villanova yes 1972 17 1 22 Baltimore Colts Tom Drougas Offensive tackle 1971 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes 1972 17 1 23 Kansas City Chiefs Jeff Kinney Jeff Kinney (American football) Running back 1971 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1972 17 1 24 New York Giants Larry Jacobson Defensive end 1971 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes from Minnesota 1972 17 1 25 Miami Dolphins Mike Kadish Defensive tackle 1971 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1972 17 1 26 Dallas Cowboys Bill Thomas Bill Thomas (American football) Running back 1971 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1972 17 2 27 yes Buffalo Bills Reggie McKenzie Reggie McKenzie (guard) Guard 1971 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1972 17 2 28 San Francisco 49ers Ralph McGill Ralph McGill (American football) Safety 1971 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes from N. Y. Giants 1972 17 2 29 Cincinnati Bengals Tommy Casanova Safety 1971 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes yes 1972 17 2 30 Los Angeles Rams Jim Bertelsen Running back 1971 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes yes from Denver via San Diego 1972 17 2 31 New Orleans Saints Willie Hall Willie Hall (American football) Linebacker 1971 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from Houston 1972 17 2 32 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Mark Arneson Linebacker 1971 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes 1972 17 2 33 Oakland Raiders Kelvin Korver Offensive tackle 1971 Northwestern College (Iowa) Northwestern Red Raiders Northwestern (IA) no from New Orleans 1972 17 2 34 Green Bay Packers Chester Marcol Kicker 1971 Hillsdale College Hillsdale Chargers Hillsdale yes no 1972 17 2 35 Dallas Cowboys Robert Newhouse Running back 1971 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes from New England 1972 17 2 36 San Diego Chargers Pete Lazetich Defensive end 1971 Stanford University Stanford Indians Stanford yes 1972 17 2 37 Philadelphia Eagles Dan Yochum Offensive tackle 1971 Syracuse University Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse yes from Chicago 1972 17 2 38 Pittsburgh Steelers Gordon Gravelle Offensive tackle 1971 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1972 17 2 39 Dallas Cowboys John Babinecz Linebacker 1971 Villanova University Villanova Wildcats Villanova yes from N. Y. Jets via Oakland through New Orleans 1972 17 2 40 Atlanta Falcons Pat Sullivan Pat Sullivan (American football) Quarterback 1971 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes from Philadelphia via Detroit Heisman Trophy winnerHeisman Trophy winner 1971: Pat Sullivan http://www.heisman.com/winners/p-sullivan71.php August 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20091215055842/http://www.heisman.com/winners/p-sullivan71.php December 15, 2009 1972 17 2 41 Atlanta Falcons Steve Okoniewski Offensive tackle 1971 University of Montana Montana Grizzlies Montana yes from Detroit 1972 17 2 42 Atlanta Falcons Rosie Manning Defensive tackle 1971 Northeastern State University Northeastern State RiverHawks Northeastern State no 1972 17 2 43 Oakland Raiders John Vella Offensive tackle 1971 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1972 17 2 44 San Francisco 49ers Jean Barrett Jean Barrett (American football) Offensive tackle 1971 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa yes 1972 17 2 45 Cleveland Browns Clifford Brooks Cornerback 1971 Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee State yes 1972 17 2 46 Baltimore Colts Jack Mildren Safety 1971 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes from Oakland 1972 17 2 47 Baltimore Colts Glenn Doughty Wide Receiver 1971 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes from Washington 1972 17 2 48 Baltimore Colts Lydell Mitchell Running back 1971 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes yes 1972 17 2 49 New England Patriots Tom Reynolds Tom Reynolds (American football) Wide receiver 1971 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes from Kansas City 1972 17 2 50 Minnesota Vikings Ed Marinaro Running back 1971 Cornell University Cornell Big Red Cornell yes 1972 17 2 51 Cleveland Browns Lester Sims no Defensive end 1971 Alabama State University Alabama State Hornets Alabama State no from Miami 1972 17 2 52 Dallas Cowboys Charles McKee Charles McKee (American football) Wide receiver 1971 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes 1972 17 3 53 yes Buffalo Bills Fred Swendson no Defensive end 1971 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1972 17 3 54 Cincinnati Bengals Jim LeClair Defensive end 1971 University of North Dakota North Dakota Fighting Sioux North Dakota yes yes 1972 17 3 55 New York Giants John Mendenhall John Mendenhall (American football) Defensive tackle 1971 Grambling State University Grambling Tigers Grambling yes 1972 17 3 56 Houston Oilers Lewis Jolley Running back 1971 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1972 17 3 57 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Tom Beckman Defensive end 1971 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1972 17 3 58 Denver Broncos Bill Phillips no Linebacker 1971 Arkansas State University Arkansas State Indians Arkansas State yes 1972 17 3 59 Minnesota Vikings Bart Buetow Offensive tackle 1971 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes from Green Bay 1972 17 3 60 New Orleans Saints Bob Kuziel Center 1971 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1972 17 3 61 San Diego Chargers Bill McClard Kicker 1971 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1972 17 3 62 Chicago Bears Johnny Musso Running back 1971 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1972 17 3 63 Pittsburgh Steelers John McMakin Tight end 1971 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes 1972 17 3 64 Dallas Cowboys Mike Keller Linebacker 1971 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes from New England 1972 17 3 65 Detroit Lions Ken Sanders Ken Sanders (American football) Defensive end 1971 Howard Payne University Howard Payne Yellow Jackets Howard Payne no from Philadelphia 1972 17 3 66 New York Jets Gary Hammond Wide receiver 1971 Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs SMU yes 1972 17 3 67 Atlanta Falcons Les Goodman Running back 1971 Yankton College Yankton Greyhounds Yankton no 1972 17 3 68 Philadelphia Eagles Tom Luken Tom Luken (American football) Guard 1971 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes from Detroit 1972 17 3 69 New York Giants Tom Mozisek no Running back 1971 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes from Los Angeles 1972 17 3 70 Los Angeles Rams Lawrence McCutcheon Running back 1971 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes yes 1972 17 3 71 San Francisco 49ers Allen Dunbar Wide receiver 1971 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes 1972 17 3 72 Oakland Raiders Mel Lunsford Defensive tackle 1971 Central State University Central State Marauders Central State no 1972 17 3 73 New England Patriots Jim White Jim White (defensive end) Defensive end 1971 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes from Washington via Los Angeles 1972 17 3 74 New Orleans Saints Tom Myers Tom Myers (safety) Safety 1971 Syracuse University Syracuse Orange Syracuse yes yes from Baltimore via Oakland 1972 17 3 75 Houston Oilers Solomon Freelon Guard 1971 Grambling State University Grambling Tigers Grambling yes from Kansas City 1972 17 3 76 Philadelphia Eagles Bobby Majors Defensive back 1971 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes from Minnesota 1972 17 3 77 Miami Dolphins Gary Kosins Running back 1971 University of Dayton Dayton Flyers Dayton yes 1972 17 3 78 Dallas Cowboys Marv Bateman Punter 1971 University of Utah Utah Redskins Utah yes 1972 17 4 79 yes Buffalo Bills Randy Jackson Randy Jackson (running back) Running back 1971 Wichita State University Wichita State Shockers Wichita State yes 1972 17 4 80 Pittsburgh Steelers Lorenzo Brinkley no Defensive back 1971 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes from N. Y. Giants 1972 17 4 81 Cincinnati Bengals Bernard Jackson Bernard Jackson (defensive back) Cornerback 1971 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State yes 1972 17 4 82 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Jeff Lyman Linebacker 1971 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1972 17 4 83 Dallas Cowboys Tim Kearney Tim Kearney (American football) Linebacker 1971 University of Northern Michigan Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan no from Denver via New Orleans 1972 17 4 84 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Martin Imhof Defensive tackle 1971 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes from Houston 1972 17 4 85 New Orleans Saints Mike Crangle Defensive end 1971 University of Tennessee at Martin UT Martin Skyhawks UT Martin no 1972 17 4 86 Green Bay Packers Eric Patton Linebacker 1971 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1972 17 4 87 Los Angeles Rams John Saunders John Saunders (American football) Strong safety 1971 University of Toledo Toledo Rockets Toledo yes from Chicago 1972 17 4 88 Pittsburgh Steelers Ed Bradley Ed Bradley (linebacker) Linebacker 1971 Wake Forest University Wake Forest Demon Deacons Wake Forest yes 1972 17 4 89 New York Jets Ed Galigher Defensive end 1971 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes 1972 17 4 90 Dallas Cowboys Robert West Robert West (American football) Wide receiver 1971 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes from New England 1972 17 4 91 Miami Dolphins Larry Ball Defensive end 1971 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville yes from San Diego 1972 17 4 92 Philadelphia Eagles Po James Running back 1971 New Mexico State University New Mexico State Aggies New Mexico State yes 1972 17 4 93 Dallas Cowboys Chuck Zapiec Linebacker 1971 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes from Detroit 1972 17 4 94 Atlanta Falcons Andrew Howard no Defensive tackle 1971 Grambling State University Grambling Tigers Grambling yes 1972 17 4 95 Los Angeles Rams Eddie Phillips Eddie Phillips (quarterback) Quarterback 1971 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1972 17 4 96 San Francisco 49ers Windlan Hall Cornerback 1971 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1972 17 4 97 Kansas City Chiefs Andy Hamilton Wide receiver 1971 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes from Cleveland 1972 17 4 98 Oakland Raiders Cliff Branch Wide receiver 1971 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes yes yes 1972 17 4 99 New Orleans Saints Joe Federspiel Linebacker 1971 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes from Washington via Los Angeles through Philadelphia 1972 17 4 100 Oakland Raiders Dave Dalby Center 1971 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes yes from Baltimore 1972 17 4 101 New Orleans Saints Mike Coleman no Defensive end 1971 Knoxville College Knoxville Bulldogs Knoxville no from Kansas City 1972 17 4 102 Denver Broncos Tom Graham Tom Graham (American football) Linebacker 1971 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes from Minnesota 1972 17 4 103 Miami Dolphins Al Benton no Offensive tackle 1971 Ohio University Ohio Bobcats Ohio yes 1972 17 4 104 Baltimore Colts Eric Allen Eric Allen (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1971 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes from Dallas via New Orleans through Detroit 1972 17 5 105 yes Buffalo Bills Leon Garror Cornerback 1971 Alcorn State University Alcorn A&M Braves Alcorn A&M yes 1972 17 5 106 Cincinnati Bengals Tom DeLeone Center 1971 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes yes 1972 17 5 107 New York Giants Tom Gatewood Wide receiver 1971 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1972 17 5 108 Buffalo Bills Bob Penchion Guard 1971 Alcorn State University Alcorn A&M Braves Alcorn A&M yes from Denver 1972 17 5 109 Atlanta Falcons William Taylor Billy Taylor (running back, born 1949) Running back 1971 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes from Houston via Denver through Buffalo 1972 17 5 110 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Conrad Dobler Guard 1971 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming yes yes 1972 17 5 111 New Orleans Saints Bill Butler Bill Butler (running back) Running back 1971 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes from Green Bay 1972 17 5 112 New Orleans Saints Carl Johnson Carl Johnson (American football) Offensive tackle 1971 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1972 17 5 113 Pittsburgh Steelers Steve Furness Defensive end 1971 University of Rhode Island Rhode Island Rams Rhode Island yes 1972 17 5 114 New York Jets Dickie Harris Defensive back 1971 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes 1972 17 5 115 Baltimore Colts Don Croft Defensive tackle 1971 University of Texas at El Paso UTEP Miners UTEP yes from New England 1972 17 5 116 San Diego Chargers Jim Bishop no Tight end 1971 Tennessee Tech University Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech no 1972 17 5 117 Chicago Bears Bob Parsons Bob Parsons (American football) Tight end 1971 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1972 17 5 118 Denver Broncos Jim Krieg Wide receiver 1971 University of Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes from Philadelphia 1972 17 5 119 Atlanta Falcons Ralph Cindrich Linebacker 1971 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh yes 1972 17 5 120 Los Angeles Rams Bob Childs no Guard 1971 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes from Detroit 1972 17 5 121 New York Giants Larry Edwards no Linebacker 1971 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Texas A&I no from Los Angeles via Washington 1972 17 5 122 Cleveland Browns George Hunt George Hunt (American football) Kicker 1971 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1972 17 5 123 San Francisco 49ers Mike Greene no Linebacker 1971 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1972 17 5 124 New England Patriots Ron Bolton Ron Bolton (American football) Cornerback 1971 Norfolk State University Norfolk State Spartans Norfolk State no 1972 17 5 125 Los Angeles Rams Bob Christiansen Tight end 1971 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes from Washington 1972 17 5 126 New Orleans Saints Bob Davies no Defensive back 1971 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes from Baltimore 1972 17 5 127 Kansas City Chiefs Milt Davis no Defensive end 1971 University of Texas at Arlington Texas–Arlington Mavericks Texas–Arlington yes 1972 17 5 128 Cleveland Browns Greg Kucera no Running back 1971 University of Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Bears Northern Colorado no from Minnesota via Los Angeles 1972 17 5 129 Miami Dolphins Charlie Babb Safety 1971 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes 1972 17 5 130 San Diego Chargers Harry Gooden no Defensive end 1971 Alcorn State University Alcorn A&M Braves Alcorn A&M yes from Dallas 1972 17 6 131 yes Oakland Raiders Dan Medlin Defensive tackle 1971 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State yes from Buffalo 1972 17 6 132 New York Giants John Hill John Hill (American football) Center 1971 Lehigh University Lehigh Engineers Lehigh yes 1972 17 6 133 Chicago Bears Bob Pifferini Linebacker 1971 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA yes from Cincinnati 1972 17 6 134 Houston Oilers Joe Bullard no Defensive back 1971 Tulane University Tulane Green Wave Tulane yes 1972 17 6 135 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Don Heater Running back 1971 Montana Technological University Montana Tech Orediggers Montana Tech no 1972 17 6 136 Houston Oilers Elmer Allen Linebacker 1971 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss yes from Denver 1972 17 6 137 New Orleans Saints Wayne Dorton no Guard 1971 Arkansas State University Arkansas State Indians Arkansas State yes 1972 17 6 138 Green Bay Packers Nathaniel Ross no Defensive back 1971 Bethune–Cookman University Bethune–Cookman Wildcats Bethune–Cookman no 1972 17 6 139 New York Jets Joey Jackson Defensive end 1971 New Mexico State University New Mexico State Aggies New Mexico State yes 1972 17 6 140 Atlanta Falcons Mike Perfetti no Defensive back 1971 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes from New England via Minnesota 1972 17 6 141 San Diego Chargers Bruce Ward no Guard 1971 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1972 17 6 142 Green Bay Packers Dave Pureifory Linebacker 1971 Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan Hurons Eastern Michigan yes from Chicago 1972 17 6 143 Pittsburgh Steelers Dennis Meyer Safety 1971 Arkansas State University Arkansas State Indians Arkansas State yes 1972 17 6 144 Philadelphia Eagles Vern Winfield Vernon Winfield Guard 1971 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1972 17 6 145 Detroit Lions Charlie Potts Defensive back 1971 Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers Purdue yes 1972 17 6 146 Atlanta Falcons Fred Riley no Wide receiver 1971 University of Idaho Idaho Vandals Idaho yes 1972 17 6 147 Green Bay Packers Bob Hudson Bob Hudson (running back) Running back 1971 Northeastern State University Northeastern State RiverHawks Northeastern State no from Los Angeles 1972 17 6 148 San Francisco 49ers Jackie Walker Jackie Walker (American football, born 1950) Defensive back 1971 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1972 17 6 149 Cleveland Browns Leonard Forey no Guard 1971 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1972 17 6 150 New Orleans Saints Curt Watson no Running back 1971 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes from Oakland 1972 17 6 151 Los Angeles Rams Edward Hebert no Defensive tackle 1971 Texas Southern University Texas Southern Tigers Texas Southern yes from Washington 1972 17 6 152 Baltimore Colts Bruce Laird Bruce Laird (American football) Safety 1971 American International College American International Yellow Jackets American International yes no 1972 17 6 153 Kansas City Chiefs John Kahler no Defensive end 1971 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach State 49ers Long Beach State yes 1972 17 6 154 Minnesota Vikings Anthony Martin Amos Martin Linebacker 1971 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville yes 1972 17 6 155 Miami Dolphins Ray Nettles Linebacker 1971 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1972 17 6 156 Dallas Cowboys Charles Bolden no Defensive back 1971 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1972 17 7 157 yes Buffalo Bills Ralph Stepaniak no Defensive back 1971 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1972 17 7 158 Cincinnati Bengals Steve Conley Steve Conley (running back) Running back 1971 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1972 17 7 159 Pittsburgh Steelers Joe Colquitt no Defensive end 1971 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes from N. Y. Giants 1972 17 7 160 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Council Rudolph Defensive end 1971 Kentucky State University Kentucky State Thorobreds Kentucky State no 1972 17 7 161 Miami Dolphins Bill Adams Bill Adams (offensive lineman) Guard 1971 College of the Holy Cross Holy Cross Crusaders Holy Cross yes from Denver 1972 17 7 162 Houston Oilers Eric Hutchinson no Defensive back 1971 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern yes 1972 17 7 163 Green Bay Packers Bill Bushong no Defensive tackle 1971 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky yes 1972 17 7 164 New Orleans Saints Ernie Jackson Cornerback 1971 Duke University Duke Blue Devils Duke yes 1972 17 7 165 New England Patriots Clark Hoss Tight end 1971 Oregon State University Oregon State Beavers Oregon State yes from Oakland 1972 17 7 166 New England Patriots John Tarver Running back 1971 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes from San Diego 1972 17 7 167 Chicago Bears Jim Fassel Quarterback 1971 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach State 49ers Long Beach State yes 1972 17 7 168 Pittsburgh Steelers Robert Kelly no Defensive back 1971 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes 1972 17 7 169 Baltimore Colts John Sykes John Sykes (American football) Running back 1971 Morgan State University Morgan State Bears Morgan State yes from N. Y. Jets via Washington 1972 17 7 170 Philadelphia Eagles Will Foster Will Foster (American football) Linebacker 1971 Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan Hurons Eastern Michigan yes 1972 17 7 171 Atlanta Falcons Lance Moon no Running back 1971 University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1972 17 7 172 Detroit Lions Charles Stoudmire no Wide receiver 1971 Portland State University Portland State Vikings Portland State no from Los Angeles 1972 17 7 173 Oakland Raiders Ray Jamieson no Running back 1971 University of Memphis Memphis State Tigers Memphis State yes 1972 17 7 174 Cleveland Browns Don Wesley no Offensive tackle 1971 University of Maryland Eastern Shore Maryland State Hawks Maryland State no 1972 17 7 175 San Francisco 49ers Edgar Hardy Ed Hardy (American football) Guard 1971 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State yes 1972 17 7 176 Oakland Raiders Alonzo "Skip" Thomas Skip Thomas Cornerback 1971 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes 1972 17 7 177 New York Giants Mike Zikas no Defensive tackle 1971 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes from Washington 1972 17 7 178 Oakland Raiders Dennis Pete no Defensive back 1971 San Francisco State University San Francisco State Gators San Francisco State yes from Baltimore 1972 17 7 179 Kansas City Chiefs Dean Carlson Quarterback 1971 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes 1972 17 7 180 Miami Dolphins Calvin Harrell Running back 1971 Arkansas State University Arkansas State Indians Arkansas State yes 1972 17 7 181 Minnesota Vikings Bill Slater no Defensive end 1971 Western Michigan University Western Michigan Broncos Western Michigan yes 1972 17 7 182 Chicago Bears Jim Osborne Jim Osborne (defensive tackle) Defensive tackle 1971 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes from Dallas 1972 17 8 183 yes Buffalo Bills Paul Gibson Paul Gibson (wide receiver) Wide receiver 1971 University of Texas at El Paso UTEP Miners UTEP yes 1972 17 8 184 New York Giants Tom Mabry no Offensive tackle 1971 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1972 17 8 185 Cincinnati Bengals Dan Kratzer Wide receiver 1971 Missouri Valley College Missouri Valley Vikings Missouri Valley no 1972 17 8 186 Denver Broncos Ron Estay Defensive tackle 1971 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU yes 1972 17 8 187 Houston Oilers Guy Roberts Guy Roberts (linebacker) Linebacker 1971 University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes 1972 17 8 188 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Bob Wicks Wide receiver 1971 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State yes 1972 17 8 189 New Orleans Saints Ron Vinson no Wide receiver 1971 Abilene Christian University Abilene Christian Wildcats Abilene Christian yes 1972 17 8 190 Green Bay Packers Leland Glass Wide receiver 1971 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes 1972 17 8 191 Baltimore Colts Al Qualls no Linebacker 1971 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes from San Diego 1972 17 8 192 Chicago Bears Ralph Wirtz no Wide receiver 1971 North Dakota State University North Dakota State Bison North Dakota State yes 1972 17 8 193 Pittsburgh Steelers Stahle Vincent no Running back 1971 Rice University Rice Owls Rice yes 1972 17 8 194 New York Jets Marion Lattimore no Guard 1971 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes 1972 17 8 195 New England Patriots Steve Beyrle no Guard 1971 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes 1972 17 8 196 Philadelphia Eagles Larry Ratcliff no Running back 1971 Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan Hurons Eastern Michigan yes 1972 17 8 197 Detroit Lions Henry Stuckey Defensive back 1971 University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Missouri yes 1972 17 8 198 Atlanta Falcons Henry Brandon no Running back 1971 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes 1972 17 8 199 Los Angeles Rams Tom Graham no Wide receiver 1971 Baldwin Wallace University Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets Baldwin Wallace no 1972 17 8 200 San Francisco 49ers Tom Wittum Punter 1971 Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois Huskies Northern Illinois yes yes 1972 17 8 201 Cleveland Browns Hugh McKinnis Running back 1971 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1972 17 8 202 Oakland Raiders Jackie Brown no Running back 1971 Stanford University Stanford Indians Stanford yes 1972 17 8 203 Washington Redskins Moses Denson Running back 1971 University of Maryland Eastern Shore Maryland State Hawks Maryland State no 1972 17 8 204 Baltimore Colts Van Brownson no Quarterback 1971 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1972 17 8 205 Kansas City Chiefs Scott Mahoney no Guard 1971 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1972 17 8 206 Minnesota Vikings Calvin Demery Wide receiver 1971 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1972 17 8 207 Miami Dolphins Craig Curry Craig Curry (quarterback) Quarterback 1971 University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota yes 1972 17 8 208 Dallas Cowboys Ralph Coleman Ralph Coleman (American football) Linebacker 1971 North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina A&T Aggies North Carolina A&T yes 1972 17 9 209 Buffalo Bills Steve Vogel no Linebacker 1971 Boise State University Boise State Broncos Boise State yes 1972 17 9 210 Cincinnati Bengals Stan Walters Offensive tackle 1971 Syracuse University Syracuse Orange Syracuse yes yes 1972 17 9 211 New York Giants Ed Richardson no Running back 1971 Southern University Southern Jaguars Southern yes 1972 17 9 212 Houston Oilers Willie Postler Offensive tackle 1971 University of Montana Montana Grizzlies Montana yes 1972 17 9 213 St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) Gene Macken no Center 1971 University of South Dakota South Dakota Coyotes South Dakota yes 1972 17 9 214 Denver Broncos Floyd Priester no Defensive back 1971 Boston University Boston University Terriers Boston University yes 1972 17 9 215 Baltimore Colts Gary Hambell no Defensive tackle 1971 University of Dayton Dayton Flyers Dayton yes from Green Bay 1972 17 9 216 New Orleans Saints Kent Branstetter Defensive tackle 1971 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1972 17 9 217 Pittsburgh Steelers Don Kelley no Defensive back 1971 Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson yes 1972 17 9 218 New York Jets Jeff Ford no Defensive back 1971 Georgia Tech Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Georgia Tech yes 1972 17 9 219 Chicago Bears Larry Horton Defensive end 1971 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1972 17 9 220 New England Patriots Mike Kelson no Offensive tackle 1971 University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas yes 1972 17 9 221 San Diego Chargers Fran Schmitz no Defensive tackle 1971 St. Norbert College St. Norbert Green Knights St. Norbert no 1972 17 9 222 Philadelphia Eagles Pat Gibbs Cornerback 1971 Lamar University Lamar Cardinals Lamar yes 1972 17 9 223 Atlanta Falcons Ray Easterling Safety 1971 University of Richmond Richmond Spiders Richmond yes 1972 17 9 224 Detroit Lions Bill McClintock no Defensive back 1971 Drake University Drake Bulldogs Drake yes 1972 17 9 225 Los Angeles Rams Harry Howard Harry Howard (American football) Safety 1971 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1972 17 9 226 Cleveland Browns Larry McKee no Guard 1971 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona yes 1972 17 9 227 San Francisco 49ers Jerry Brown no Defensive back 1971 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern yes 1972 17 9 228 Oakland Raiders Dave Bigler no Running back 1971 Morningside University Morningside Mustangs Morningside no 1972 17 9 229 Washington Redskins Steve Boekholder no Defensive end 1971 Drake University Drake Bulldogs Drake yes 1972 17 9 230 Cleveland Browns Billy Lefear Wide receiver 1971 Henderson State University Henderson State Reddies Henderson State no from Baltimore 1972 17 9 231 Kansas City Chiefs Dave Taylor no Defensive tackle 1971 Weber State University Weber State Wildcats Weber State yes 1972 17 9 232 Minnesota Vikings Charlie Goodrum Guard 1971 Florida A&M University Florida A&M Rattlers Florida A&M yes 1972 17 9 233 Miami Dolphins Greg Johnson no Defensive back 1971 University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1972 17 9 234 Dallas Cowboys Roy Bell Roy Bell (Canadian football) Running back 1971 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes Round 10 Pick # NFL team Player Position College235Buffalo BillsMaurice TylerDefensive backMorgan State236New York GiantsJohn OdomDefensive backTexas Tech237Cincinnati BengalsBrian FosterDefensive backColorado238St. Louis CardinalsEric WashingtonDefensive backTexas-El Paso239Denver BroncosRichard WilkinsDefensive endMaryland State240Houston OilersRhett DawsonWide receiverFlorida State241New Orleans SaintsAndy KuppGuardIdaho242Green Bay PackersKeith WortmanGuardNebraska243Pittsburgh SteelersBob BrownDefensive tackleTampa244New York JetsHarley TurnerDefensive backTennessee-Chattanooga245New England PatriotsMel CarawayDefensive backN.E. Oklahoma246San Diego ChargersLon KolstadLinebackerWhitewater (Wis)247Chicago BearsJack TurnbullCenterOregon State248Philadelphia Eagles John Bunting LinebackerNorth Carolina249Detroit LionsJim TealLinebackerPurdue250St. Louis CardinalsMike FranksQuarterbackEastern New Mexico251Los Angeles RamsJim MasseyDefensive backLinfield252San Francisco 49ersSteve WilliamsDefensive tackleWestern Carolina253Cleveland BrownsHershal MosierDefensive tackleN.W. Oklahoma254Oakland RaidersPhillip PriceDefensive backIdaho State255Washington RedskinsMike OldhamWide receiverMichigan256Baltimore ColtsDave ShillingRunning backOregon State257Kansas City ChiefsRich RuppertTackleHawaii258Minnesota VikingsWillie AldridgeRunning backSouth Carolina State259Houston OilersJimmy ButlerTight endTulsa260Dallas CowboysRichard AmmanDefensive tackleFlorida State Round 11 Pick # NFL team Player Position College261Cincinnati BengalsKent PedersonTight endCalifornia-Santa Barbara262New York GiantsJohn RobertsonDefensive backKansas State263Denver BroncosLarry BrunsonWide receiverColorado264Houston OilersRon EvansTackleBaylor265St. Louis CardinalsRon JonesLinebackerArkansas266Green Bay PackersDavid BaileyWide receiverAlabama267New Orleans SaintsPaul DongieuxLinebackerMississippi268New York JetsRobert StevensonLinebackerTennessee State269New England PatriotsRodney CasonTackleAngelo State270San Diego ChargersJohn TurnerTight endLong Beach State271Buffalo BillsBill LightLinebackerMinnesota272Chicago BearsEd WimberlyDefensive backJackson State273Pittsburgh SteelersJoe GilliamQuarterbackTennessee State274Philadelphia EaglesDennis SweeneyDefensive endWestern Michigan275Atlanta FalconsJack PhillipsWide receiverGrambling276Detroit LionsBob WaldronDefensive tackleTulane277Oakland RaidersJoe CarrollLinebackerPittsburgh278Cleveland BrownsMel LongLinebackerToledo279San Francisco 49ersTom LaputkaDefensive endSouthern Illinois280Los Angeles RamsAlbert SchmidtRunning backPittsburg State (KS)281Washington RedskinsJeff WelchDefensive backArkansas Tech282Baltimore ColtsFred DeBernardiDefensive endTexas-El Paso283Kansas City ChiefsElbert WalkerTackleWisconsin284Minnesota VikingsWillie McKeltonDefensive backSouthern285Miami DolphinsEd JenkinsWide receiverHoly Cross286Dallas CowboysLonnie LeonardDefensive endNorth Carolina A&T Round 12 Pick # NFL team Player Position College287Buffalo BillsJeff BakerWide receiverU.S. International288New York GiantsJay AndersonDefensive tackleMayville289Cincinnati BengalsFrederick WegisDefensive backCal Poly-San Luis Obispo290Houston OilersWillie RodgersRunning backKentucky State291St. Louis CardinalsTommy GayDefensive tackleArkansas AM&N292Denver BroncosRandy McDougallDefensive backWeber State293New Orleans SaintsSteve LockhartTight endArkansas State294Green Bay PackersMike RichRunning backFlorida295San Diego ChargersSam KeyLinebackerElon296New England PatriotsSteve BoorasDefensive endMesa Jr. College297Chicago BearsDoug NeillRunning backTexas A&M298Pittsburgh SteelersRon CurlTackleMichigan State299New York JetsJohn BjorklundRunning backPrinceton300Philadelphia EaglesDon ZimmermanWide receiverN.E. Louisiana301Detroit LionsPaul BradleyWide receiverSouthern Methodist302Atlanta FalconsLarry MialikTight endWisconsin303Los Angeles RamsDavid HootDefensive backTexas A&M304San Francisco 49ersSteve SetzlerDefensive endSt. John's305Cleveland BrownsBernard ChapmanDefensive backTexas-El Paso306Oakland RaidersKent GaydosTight endFlorida State307Washington RedskinsDon BunceQuarterbackStanford308Baltimore ColtsGary TheilerTight endTennessee309Kansas City ChiefsMike WilliamsDefensive tackleOregon310Minnesota VikingsBob BanaughDefensive backMontana State311Miami DolphinsAshley BellTight endPurdue312Dallas CowboysJimmy HarrisWide receiverOhio State Round 13 Pick # NFL team Player Position College313Buffalo BillsEd MossRunning backSoutheast Missouri State314Cincinnati BengalsJames HamiltonQuarterbackArkansas State315New York GiantsChuck HeardDefensive endGeorgia316St. Louis CardinalsTom CampanaDefensive backOhio State317Denver BroncosBob WarnerRunning backBloomsburg (PA)318Houston OilersWillie RobertsDefensive backHouston319Green Bay PackersJesse LakesRunning backCentral Michigan320New Orleans SaintsCephus WeatherspoonWide receiverFort Lewis321San Diego ChargersAndy SelfridgeLinebackerVirginia322Chicago BearsJay RoodTackleSouthern (S.D.)323Pittsburgh SteelersErnie MesmerTackleVillanova324New York JetsSteve SullivanTackleNorth Texas State325New England PatriotsSam ElmoreDefensive backEastern Michigan326Philadelphia EaglesPreston CarpenterDefensive endMississippi327Atlanta FalconsHenry SovioTight endHawaii328Detroit LionsJohn KirschnerTight endMemphis State329Los Angeles RamsJaime NunezKickerWeber State330Cleveland BrownsBrian SipeQuarterbackSan Diego State331San Francisco 49ersLeon PettigrewTackleSan Fernando Valley332Washington RedskinsFrank GrantWide receiverSouthern Colorado333Oakland RaidersTed CovingtonWide receiverSan Fernando Valley334Baltimore ColtsHerb WashingtonWide receiverMichigan State335Kansas City ChiefsTyler HellamsDefensive backSouth Carolina336Minnesota VikingsFranklin RobertsRunning backAlcorn A&M337Miami DolphinsArchie RobinsonDefensive backHillsdale338Dallas CowboysJean FugettTight endAmherst Round 14 Pick # NFL team Player Position College339New York GiantsJames EvansLinebackerSouth Carolina State340Buffalo BillsKarl SalbDefensive tackleKansas341Cincinnati BengalsSteve PorterWide receiverIndiana342Denver BroncosJerome KundichGuardTexas-El Paso343Houston OilersGary CrockettCenterLamar344St. Louis CardinalsPat McTeerKickerNew Mexico State345New Orleans SaintsSteve BarriosWide receiverTulane346Green Bay PackersLarry HefnerLinebackerClemson347Chicago BearsBob BrownWide receiverRice348Pittsburgh SteelersTom DurranceRunning backFlorida349New York JetsLouis AgeGuardSouthwestern Louisiana350New England PatriotsEd RideoutWide receiverBoston College351San Diego ChargersJohn Van ReenenDefensive endWashington State352Philadelphia EaglesBill OvermyerLinebackerAshland353Detroit LionsEric KelleyTackleWhitworth354Atlanta FalconsTom ChandlerLinebackerMinnesota355Los Angeles RamsLarry BrooksDefensive endVirginia State356San Francisco 49ersEric GuthrieQuarterbackBoise State357Cleveland BrownsEd StewartGuardEast Central Oklahoma358Oakland RaidersDennis CambalRunning backWilliam & Mary359Baltimore ColtsJohn MorrisCenterMissouri Valley360Kansas City ChiefsDavid ChaneyLinebackerSan Jose State361Minnesota VikingsMarv OwensRunning backSan Diego State362Miami DolphinsWillie JonesLinebackerTampa363Dallas CowboysAlan ThompsonRunning backWisconsin364Washington RedskinsMike O'QuinnGuardMcNeese State Round 15 Pick # NFL team Player Position College365Oakland RaidersCharles HesterRunning backCentral State (OH)366Cincinnati BengalsHosea MinnieweatherDefensive tackleJackson State367New York GiantsKen Kavanaugh Jr.Tight endLSU368Pittsburgh SteelersJohn HuleckiGuardMassachusetts369St. Louis CardinalsMark HermanTight endYankton370Denver BroncosHarold ParmenterDefensive tackleMassachusetts371Green Bay PackersRick ThoneWide receiverArkansas Tech372New Orleans SaintsRusty LachausseeQuarterbackTulane373Pittsburgh SteelersCharles HarringtonGuardWichita State374New York JetsPhil SullivanDefensive backGeorgia375New England PatriotsJoel KlimeTight endPittsburgh376San Diego ChargersCharles NeugentDefensive backTuskegee377Chicago BearsRoger LawsonRunning backWestern Michigan378Philadelphia EaglesTom SullivanRunning backMiami (FL)379Atlanta FalconsOscar JenkinsDefensive backVirginia Union380Detroit LionsSteve RoachLinebackerKansas381Los Angeles RamsKenny PageLinebackerKansas382Cleveland BrownsJewel McCullarLinebackerChico State383San Francisco 49ersBob MaddoxDefensive endFrostburg State (MD)384Oakland RaidersDave SnesrudLinebackerHamline385Washington RedskinsCarl TaibiDefensive endColorado386Baltimore ColtsRobin ParkhouseLinebackerAlabama387Kansas City ChiefsLarry MarshallRunning backMaryland388Minnesota VikingsMike SivertGuardEast Tennessee State389Miami DolphinsBill DavisDefensive tackleWilliam & Mary390Dallas CowboysCarlos AlvarezWide receiverFlorida Round 16 Pick # NFL team Player Position College391Buffalo BillsBrian LinstromQuarterbackArizona392New York GiantsNeovia GreyerDefensive backWisconsin393Cincinnati BengalsJohn WiegmanWide receiverCal Poly-Pomona394St. Louis CardinalsHenry AlfordDefensive endPittsburgh395Denver BroncosTom BougusRunning backBoston College396Houston OilersGuy MurdockCenterMichigan397New Orleans SaintsJoe BalthropGuardTennessee398Green Bay PackersCharles BurrellDefensive tackleArkansas AM&N399New York JetsGary KipfmillerCenterNebraska-Omaha400New England PatriotsEric DahlDefensive backSan Jose State401San Diego ChargersJames ShawDefensive backTulsa402Chicago BearsBill McKinneyLinebackerWest Texas State403Pittsburgh SteelersNate HawkinsWide receiverNevada-Las Vegas404Philadelphia EaglesSteve BielenbergLinebackerOregon State405Detroit LionsLeon JenkinsDefensive backWest Virginia406Atlanta FalconsLarry ButlerLinebackerStanford407Los Angeles RamsJim KirbyWide receiverLong Beach State408San Francisco 49ersRon DavisGuardVirginia State409Cleveland BrownsRichard WakefieldWide receiverOhio State410Oakland RaidersWillie WrightTight endNorth Carolina A&T411Washington RedskinsSteve HigginbottomDefensive backAlabama412Baltimore ColtsGary WichardQuarterbackC.W. Post413Kansas City ChiefsBob JohnsonDefensive endHanover (Ind)414Minnesota VikingsNeil GraffQuarterbackWisconsin415Miami DolphinsAl HannahWide receiverWisconsin416Dallas CowboysGordon LongmireQuarterbackUtah Round 17 Pick # NFL team Player Position College417Buffalo BillsJohn ShellyDefensive backOklahoma418Cincinnati BengalsDavid GreenPunterOhio419New York GiantsJohn SeyferthRunning backMichigan420Denver BroncosLou HarrisRunning backUSC421Houston OilersKelly CochraneQuarterbackMiami (FL)422St. Louis CardinalsKent CarterLinebackerUSC423San Diego ChargersOscar DragonRunning backArizona State424New England PatriotsDick GrahamWide receiverOklahoma State425New England PatriotsJunior Ah YouLinebackerArizona State426San Diego ChargersBob TackettTackleTexas-El Paso427Chicago BearsLaVerne DickinsonDefensive backSouthern428Pittsburgh SteelersRon LinehanLinebackerIdaho429New York JetsKen GambleKickerFayetteville430Philadelphia EaglesTom NashTackleGeorgia431Atlanta FalconsBill HollandRunning backUSC432Detroit LionsMike TylerDefensive backRice433Los Angeles RamsLuther PalmerTight endVirginia Union434Cleveland BrownsWilliam PortzRunning backSterling (KS)435San Francisco 49ersTed AlexanderRunning backLangston436Los Angeles RamsJohn McKeanCenterOregon437Washington RedskinsKevin ClementeLinebackerBoston College438Baltimore ColtsStan WhiteLinebackerOhio State439Kansas City ChiefsTed WashingtonLinebackerMississippi Valley440Minnesota VikingsDick SchmalzWide receiverAuburn441Miami DolphinsVern BrownDefensive backWestern Michigan442This last selection is commonly referred to as Mr. Irrelevant. Dallas CowboysAlphonso CainDefensive tackleBethune-Cookman Hall of Famers Franco Harris, running back from Penn State, taken 1st round 13th overall by Pittsburgh Steelers Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1990.Pro Football Hall of Fame: List of 1990s Hall of Fame Inductees https://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#1990s October 11, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html July 31, 2008 dead Cliff Branch, wide receiver from Colorado, taken 4th round 98th overall by Oakland Raiders Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2022 (posthumous). Notable undrafted players † = Pro Bowler yes 1972 yes Atlanta Falcons John James John James (American football) Punter 1971 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes yes 1972 yes Atlanta Falcons Ted Fritsch Ted Fritsch Jr. Center 1971 St. Norbert College St. Norbert Green Knights St. Norbert no no 1972 yes Atlanta Falcons Jack LeVeck Linebacker 1971 Ohio University Ohio Bobcats Ohio no yes 1972 yes Baltimore Colts Nelson Munsey Cornerback 1971 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming no yes 1972 yes Chicago Bears Steve Kinney Tackle 1971 Utah State University Utah State Aggies Utah State no yes 1972 yes Cleveland Browns Fest Cotton Defensive Tackle 1971 University of Dayton Dayton Flyers Dayton no yes 1972 yes Dallas Cowboys Benny Barnes Cornerback 1971 Stanford University Stanford Indians Stanford no yes 1972 yes Dallas Cowboys Brian Goodman Brian Goodman (American football) Guard 1971 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA no yes 1972 yes Denver Broncos Mike Ernst Quarterback 1971 California State University, Fullerton Cal State Fullerton Titans Cal State Fullerton no yes 1972 yes Denver Broncos Mike Simone Linebacker 1971 Stanford University Stanford Indians Stanford no yes 1972 yes Green Bay Packers Bob Kroll Bob Kroll (American football) Cornerback 1971 Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan no no 1972 yes Houston Oilers Ed Fisher Ed Fisher (American football) Guard 1971 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State no yes 1972 yes Houston Oilers Al Johnson Al Johnson (defensive back) Defensive back Running back 1971 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati no yes 1972 yes Houston Oilers Rich Lewis Linebacker 1971 Portland State University Portland State Vikings Portland State no no 1972 yes Kansas City Chiefs Keith Best Keith Best (American football) Linebacker 1971 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State no yes 1972 yes Los Angeles Rams Bill Drake Bill Drake (American football) Safety 1971 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon no yes 1972 yes New England Patriots Dick Blanchard Linebacker 1971 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa no yes 1972 yes New England Patriots Mike Walker Mike Walker (kicker) Kicker 1971 no yes 1972 yes New York Giants Chuck Crist Safety 1971 Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State no yes 1974 yes New York Jets Lou Piccone Wide receiver 1971 West Liberty University West Liberty Hilltoppers West Liberty no no 1972 yes Pittsburgh Steelers Barry Pearson Wide receiver 1971 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern no yes 1972 yes Washington Redskins Duane Carrell Punter 1971 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State no yes 1972 yes Washington Redskins Herb Mul-Key Running back 1968 Alabama State College Alabama State Hornets Alabama State yes no Notes "note" References External links NFL.com – 1972 Draft databaseFootball.com – 1972 Draft Pro Football Hall of Fame https://web.archive.org/web/20060907170700/http://www.profootballhof.com/history/general/draft/1972.jsp 2006-09-07 1972 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