1971 NFL draft#Round five

{{short description|American football player selection}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}

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| name = 1971 NFL draft

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| date = January 28–29, 1971

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| location = Belmont Plaza Hotel
New York City

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| league = NFL

| mr_irrelevant = Charles Hill, WR
Oakland Raiders

| first = Jim Plunkett, QB
Boston Patriots

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| fewnum = 11

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| most = Pittsburgh Steelers
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| overall = 442

| rounds = 17

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| 1 = RB John Riggins

| 2 = DE Jack Youngblood

| 3 = LB Jack Ham

| 4 = OT Dan Dierdorf

| 5 = WR Harold Carmichael

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The 1971 NFL draft was held January 28–29, 1971, at the Belmont Plaza Hotel in New York City, New York. The Boston Patriots, who did not officially change their name to New England Patriots until after the draft, used the first overall pick to select quarterback Jim Plunkett, the Heisman Trophy winner. It was the first draft where the first three selections were quarterbacks (Plunkett, Archie Manning, and Dan Pastorini).

During round 17, after Falcons coach Norm Van Brocklin had yelled to his staff "Do we want the roughest, toughest s.o.b. in the draft?!", the team drafted the then-64-year-old actor John Wayne, though saying he was from "Fort Apache State" (Wayne actually played football at USC); NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle rejected the selection.{{cite magazine|last=Prewitt|first=Alex|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/04/29/john-wayne-nfl-draft-1971-atlanta-falcons|title=Inside the 1971 NFL Draft, Where Atlanta Selected...John Wayne?|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=April 29, 2022|access-date=July 23, 2022}}

Player selections

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=12 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Marv |last=Montgomery |position=Offensive Tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC |cfb page exists=yes | note=from Green Bay }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=13 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Leon |last=Burns |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=California State University, Long Beach |collegeteam=Long Beach State 49ers |collegelink=Long Beach State |cfb page exists=yes | note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=14 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Clarence |last=Scott |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1970 |college=Kansas State University |collegeteam=Kansas State Wildcats |collegelink=Kansas State | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=15 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=Vernon |last=Holland |position=Offensive Tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Tennessee State University |collegeteam=Tennessee State Tigers |collegelink=Tennessee State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=16 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Elmo |last=Wright |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Houston |collegeteam=Houston Cougars |collegelink=Houston |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=17 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=Norm |last=Thompson | dab=Norm Thompson (American football) |position=Cornerback|collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Utah |collegeteam=Utah Redskins |collegelink=Utah |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=18 |team=New York Giants |first=Rocky |last=Thompson | dab=Rocky Thompson (American football) |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=West Texas A&M University |collegeteam=West Texas A&M Buffaloes |collegelink=West Texas A&M |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=19 |team=Oakland Raiders |first=Jack |last=Tatum |position=Safety |collegeyear=1970 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=20 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Jack |last=Youngblood |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Florida |collegeteam=Florida Gators |collegelink=Florida |probowl=yes |hof=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=21 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Bob |last=Bell | dab=Bob Bell (American football) |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Cincinnati |collegeteam=Cincinnati Bearcats |collegelink=Cincinnati |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=22 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Don |last=McCauley |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of North Carolina |collegeteam=North Carolina Tar Heels |collegelink=North Carolina |cfb page exists=yes |note=From Miami }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=23 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Tim |last=Anderson |dab=William Tim Anderson |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1970 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=24 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=Leo |last=Hayden |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=25 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Tody |last=Smith |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=1 |picknum=26 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Leonard |last=Dunlap |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1970 |college=North Texas State University |collegeteam=North Texas State Mean Green |collegelink=North Texas State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=27 |team=Boston Patriots |teamdab=New England Patriots |first=Julius |last=Adams |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Texas Southern University |collegeteam=Texas Southern Tigers |collegelink=Texas Southern | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=28 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Jim |last=Harrison | dab=Jim Harrison (American football) |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Missouri |collegeteam=Missouri Tigers |collegelink=Missouri |cfb page exists=yes |note=from New Orleans }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=29 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Jan |last=White |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1970 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=30 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Dave |last=Thompson | dab=Dave Thompson (American football) |position=Center |collegeyear=1970 |college=Clemson University |collegeteam=Clemson Tigers |collegelink=Clemson |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Philadelphia }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=31 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Sam |last=Holden |position=Guard |collegeyear=1970 |college=Grambling State University |collegeteam=Grambling Tigers |collegelink=Grambling |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Houston }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=32 |team=New York Jets |first=John |last=Mooring |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Tampa |collegeteam=Tampa Spartans |collegelink=Tampa |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=33 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Ken |last=Burrow |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=San Diego State University |collegeteam=San Diego State Aztecs |collegelink=San Diego State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=34 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Jack |last=Ham |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=Penn State University |collegeteam=Penn State Nittany Lions |collegelink=Penn State | probowl=yes| hof=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=35 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Dwight |last=Harrison |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=Texas A&M University–Kingsville |collegeteam=Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas |collegelink=Texas A&I |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=36 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Charlie |last=Ford | dab=Charlie Ford (American football) |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Houston |collegeteam=Houston Cougars |collegelink=Houston |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=37 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Ernie |last=Janet |position=Guard |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Washington |collegeteam=Washington Huskies |collegelink=Washington |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Green Bay }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=38 |team=Washington Redskins |first=Cotton |last=Speyrer |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Texas |collegeteam=Texas Longhorns |collegelink=Texas |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=39 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Wilbur |last=Young |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=William Penn University |collegeteam=William Penn Statesmen |collegelink=William Penn |cfb page exists=no |note=from San Diego }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=40 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Bo |last=Cornell |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Washington |collegeteam=Washington Huskies |collegelink=Washington |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=41 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=Stephen |last=Lawson |dab=Steve Lawson (American football) |position=Guard |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Kansas |collegeteam=Kansas Jayhawks |collegelink=Kansas |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=42 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Scott |last=Lewis |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=Grambling State University |collegeteam=Grambling Tigers |collegelink=Grambling |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=43 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=Dan |last=Dierdorf |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Michigan |collegeteam=Michigan Wolverines |collegelink=Michigan | probowl=yes | hof=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=44 |team=New York Giants |first=Wayne |last=Walton |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Abilene Christian University |collegeteam=Abilene Christian Wildcats |collegelink=Abilene Christian |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=45 |team=Oakland Raiders |first=Phil |last=Villapiano |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=Bowling Green State University |collegeteam=Bowling Green Falcons |collegelink=Bowling Green | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=46 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Virgil |last=Robinson |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Grambling State University |collegeteam=Grambling Tigers |collegelink=Grambling |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Los Angeles }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=47 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=Otto |last=Stowe |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=Iowa State University |collegeteam=Iowa State Cyclones |collegelink=Iowa State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=48 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Charlie |last=Weaver |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=49 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Joe |last=Orduna |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Nebraska–Lincoln |collegeteam=Nebraska Cornhuskers |collegelink=Nebraska |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=50 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Hank |last=Allison |position=Guard |collegeyear=1970 |college=San Diego State University |collegeteam=San Diego State Aztecs |collegelink=San Diego State |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Minnesota }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=51 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Ike |last=Thomas |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1970 |college=Bishop College |collegeteam=Bishop Tigers |collegelink=Bishop |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=2 |picknum=52 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Bill |last=Atessis |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Texas |collegeteam=Texas Longhorns |collegelink=Texas |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=53 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Bruce |last=Jarvis |position=Center |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Washington |collegeteam=Washington Huskies |collegelink=Washington |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Boston vis Oakland }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=54 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Bivian |last=Lee |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1970 |college=Prairie View A&M University |collegeteam=Prairie View A&M Panthers |collegelink=Prairie View A&M |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=55 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Sam |last=Dickerson |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Philadelphia }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=56 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Lynn |last=Dickey |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1970 |college=Kansas State University |collegeteam=Kansas State Wildcats |collegelink=Kansas State | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=57 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Jim |last=Braxton |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=West Virginia University |collegeteam=West Virginia Mountaineers |collegelink=West Virginia |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=58 |team=New York Jets |first=Chris |last=Farasopoulos |position=Safety |collegeyear=1970 |college=Brigham Young University |collegeteam=BYU Cougars |collegelink=BYU |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=59 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Leo |last=Hart |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1970 |college=Duke University |collegeteam=Duke Blue Devils |collegelink=Duke |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=60 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Steve |last=Davis | dab=Steve Davis (running back) |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Delaware State University |collegeteam=Delaware State Hornets |collegelink=Delaware State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=61 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=James |last=Livesay |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Richmond |collegeteam=Richmond Spiders |collegelink=Richmond |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Denver }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=62 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Charlie |last=Hall | dab=Charlie Hall (defensive back) |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=63 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Dave |last=Elmendorf |position=Safety |collegeyear=1970 |college=Texas A&M University |collegeteam=Texas A&M Aggies |collegelink=Texas A&M |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Washington }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=64 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Tony |last=McGee |dab=Tony McGee (defensive lineman)|position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=Bishop College |collegeteam=Bishop Tigers |collegelink=Bishop |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=65 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Mike |last=Montgomery | dab=Mike Montgomery (American football) |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Kansas State University |collegeteam=Kansas State Wildcats |collegelink=Kansas State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=66 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Paul |last=Staroba |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Michigan |collegeteam=Michigan Wolverines |collegelink=Michigan |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=67 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=Ken |last=Anderson | dab=Ken Anderson (quarterback) |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1970 |college=Augustana College (Illinois) |collegeteam=Augustana Augie |collegelink=Augustana (IL) | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=68 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Charlie |last=Hall | dab=Charlie Hall (linebacker) |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Houston |collegeteam=Houston Cougars |collegelink=Houston |cfb page exists=yes |note=from N. Y. Jets }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=69 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Sam |last=Scarber |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of New Mexico |collegeteam=New Mexico Lobos |collegelink=New Mexico |cfb page exists=yes |note=from St. Louis }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=70 |team=New York Giants |first=Ronnie |last=Hornsby | dab=Ron Hornsby |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=Southeastern Louisiana University |collegeteam=Southeastern Louisiana Lions |collegelink=Southeastern Louisiana |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=73 |team=Oakland Raiders |first=Warren |last=Koegel |position=Center |collegeyear=1970 |college=Penn State University |collegeteam=Penn State Nittany Lions |collegelink=Penn State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=74 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=Dale |last=Farley |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=West Virginia University |collegeteam=West Virginia Mountaineers |collegelink=West Virginia |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=75 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Willie |last=Parker | dab=Willie Parker (offensive lineman) |position=Center |collegeyear=1970 |college=North Texas State University |collegeteam=North Texas State Mean Green |collegelink=North Texas State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=3 |picknum=76 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=Eddie |last=Hackett |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=Alcorn State University |collegeteam=Alcorn A&M Braves |collegelink=Alcorn A&M |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=79 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Lyle |last=Alzado |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=Yankton College |collegeteam=Yankton Greyhounds |collegelink=Yankton (SD) | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=no |note=from Boston }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=82 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Carlos |last=Bell |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Houston |collegeteam=Houston Cougars |collegelink=Houston |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Buffalo }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=85 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Mike |last=Potchad |playerpageexists=no |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Pittsburg State University |collegeteam=Pittsburg State Gorillas |collegelink=Pittsburg (KS) |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=86 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Gerry |last=Mullins |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=87 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Cleo |last=Johnson |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Alcorn State University |collegeteam=Alcorn A&M Braves |collegelink=Alcorn A&M |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=90 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Steve |last=Worster |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Texas |collegeteam=Texas Longhorns |collegelink=Texas |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Green Bay }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=91 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=D'Artagnan |last=Martin |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1970 |college=Kentucky State University |collegeteam=Kentucky State Thorobreds |collegelink=Kentucky State |cfb page exists=no |note=from San Diego }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=92 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Robert |last=Pena |playerpageexists=no |position=Guard |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Massachusetts |collegeteam=UMass Minutemen |collegelink=UMass |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=93 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=Fred |last=Willis |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Boston College |collegeteam=Boston College Eagles |collegelink=Boston College |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=94 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=David |last=Robinson |playerpageexists=no |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1970 |college=Jacksonville State University |collegeteam=Jacksonville State Gamecocks |collegelink=Jacksonville State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=95 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=Larry |last=Willingham |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Auburn University |collegeteam=Auburn Tigers |collegelink=Auburn |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=96 |team=New York Giants |first=Dave |last=Tipton |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Stanford University |collegeteam=Stanford Indians |collegelink=Stanford |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=97 |team=Oakland Raiders |first=Clarence |last=Davis |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=98 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Don |last=Morrison | dab=Don Morrison (American football) |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Texas at Arlington |collegeteam=Texas–Arlington Rebels |collegelink=Texas–Arlington |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Los Angeles }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=99 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=Joe |last=Theismann |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Notre Dame |collegeteam=Notre Dame Fighting Irish |collegelink=Notre Dame | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=100 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Larry |last=Woods |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Tennessee State University |collegeteam=Tennessee State Tigers |collegelink=Tennessee State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=101 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Tony |last=Harris |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Toledo |collegeteam=Toledo Rockets |collegelink=Toledo |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=102 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=Vince |last=Clements |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Connecticut |collegeteam=UConn Huskies |collegelink=Connecticut |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=103 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Adam |last=Mitchell |playerpageexists=no |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Mississippi |collegeteam=Ole Miss Rebels |collegelink=Ole Miss |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=4 |picknum=104 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Dwight |last=White |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=East Texas State University |collegeteam=Texas A&M–Commerce Lions |collegelink=East Texas State | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=no |note=from Baltimore }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=105 |team=Boston Patriots |first=Tim |last=Kelly | dab=Tim Kelly (American football player) |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Notre Dame |collegeteam=Notre Dame Fighting Irish |collegelink=Notre Dame |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=107 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Donnie |last=Green |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Purdue University |collegeteam=Purdue Boilermakers |collegelink=Purdue |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=108 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Tom |last= Shellabarger |playerpageexists=no |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=San Diego State University |collegeteam=San Diego State Aztecs |collegelink=San Diego State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=109 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Willie |last=Armstrong |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Grambling State University |collegeteam=Grambling Tigers |collegelink=Grambling |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=110 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=Art |last=May |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=Tuskegee University |collegeteam=Tuskegee Golden Tigers |collegelink=Tuskegee |cfb page exists=no |note=from N. Y. Jets }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=111 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Ray |last=Jarvis | dab=Ray Jarvis (American football) |position=Wide Receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=Norfolk State University |collegeteam=Norfolk State Spartans |collegelink=Norfolk State |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=112 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Melvin |last=Holmes |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University |collegeteam=North Carolina A&T Aggies |collegelink=North Carolina A&T |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=113 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Tim |last=Beamer |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1970 |college=Johnson C. Smith University |collegeteam=Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls |collegelink=Johnson C. Smith |cfb page exists=no |note=from Denver }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=114 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Dean |last=Shaternick |playerpageexists=no |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Kansas State University |collegeteam=Kansas State Wildcats |collegelink=Kansas State |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Chicago }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=115 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Bryant |last=Salter |position=Safety |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Green Bay }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=116 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Donnell |last=Smith |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=Southern University |collegeteam=Southern Jaguars |collegelink=Southern |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Washington }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=118 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Stan |last=Brown |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=Purdue University |collegeteam=Purdue Boilermakers |collegelink=Purdue |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=119 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Phil |last=Asack |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=Duke University |collegeteam=Duke Blue Devils |collegelink=Duke |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Cincinnati }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=120 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Mike |last=Adamle |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Northwestern University |collegeteam=Northwestern Wildcats |collegelink=Northwestern |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=121 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=Rocky |last=Wallace |playerpageexists=no |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Missouri |collegeteam=Missouri Tigers |collegelink=Missouri |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=122 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=George |last=Wells | dab=George Wells (wrestler) |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=New Mexico State University |collegeteam=New Mexico State Aggies |collegelink=New Mexico State |cfb page exists=yes |note=from N. Y. Giants }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=124 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Jim |last=Stillwagon |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Los Angeles via Washington }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=126 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Ralph |last=Anderson | dab=Ralph Anderson (defensive back) |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=West Texas A&M University |collegeteam=West Texas A&M Buffaloes |collegelink=West Texas A&M |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=5 |picknum=130 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=John |last=Andrews | dab=John Andrews (American football) |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1970 |college=Indiana University |collegeteam=Indiana Hoosiers |collegelink=Indiana |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=131 |team=Boston Patriots |first=David |last=Hardt |playerpageexists=no |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Kentucky |collegeteam=Kentucky Wildcats |collegelink=Kentucky |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=132 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Don |last=Moorhead |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Michigan |collegeteam=Michigan Wolverines |collegelink=Michigan |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=133 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Jack |last=Smith | dab=Jack Smith (defensive back) |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Troy State University |collegeteam=Troy State Red Wave |collegelink=Troy State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=134 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Willie |last=Alexander | dab=Willie Alexander (American football) |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1970 |college=Alcorn State University |collegeteam=Alcorn A&M Braves |collegelink=Alcorn A&M |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=135 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Earl |last=Thomas | dab=Earl Thomas (wide receiver) |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Houston |collegeteam=Houston Cougars |collegelink=Houston |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Buffalo }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=136 |team=New York Jets |first=Phil |last=Wise | dab=Phil Wise (American football) |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Nebraska Omaha |collegeteam=Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks |collegelink=Nebraska–Omaha |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=137 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Tom |last=Hayes | dab=Tom Hayes (cornerback) |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1970 |college=San Diego State University |collegeteam=San Diego State Aztecs |collegelink=San Diego State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=138 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Craig |last=Hanneman |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Oregon State University |collegeteam=Oregon State Beavers |collegelink=Oregon State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=139 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Harold |last=Phillips |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Michigan State University |collegeteam=Michigan State Spartans |collegelink=Michigan State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=140 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Scott |last=Hunter | dab=Scott Hunter (American football) |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Alabama |collegeteam=Alabama Crimson Tide |collegelink=Alabama |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=141 |team=Washington Redskins |first=Conway |last=Hayman |position=Guard |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Delaware |collegeteam=Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens |collegelink=Delaware |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=142 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Doug |last=Dieken |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign | collegeteam=Illinois Fighting Illini | collegelink=Illinois |probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Chicago }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=143 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Jacob |last=Mayes |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Tennessee State University |collegeteam=Tennessee State Tigers |collegelink=Tennessee State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=144 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Jay |last=Dixon |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=Boston University |collegeteam=Boston University Terriers |collegelink=Boston University |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=145 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Bill |last=McKinley |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Arizona |collegeteam=Arizona Wildcats |collegelink=Arizona |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Cincinnati }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=146 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Kerry |last=Reardon |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Iowa |collegeteam=Iowa Hawkeyes |collegelink=Iowa |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=147 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=Mel |last=Gray |dab=Mel Gray (wide receiver)|position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Missouri |collegeteam=Missouri Tigers |collegelink=Missouri |probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=148 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Ray |last=Brown | dab=Ray Brown (safety) |position=Safety |collegeyear=1970 |college=West Texas A&M University |collegeteam=West Texas State Buffaloes |collegelink=West Texas State |cfb page exists=no |note=from N. Y. Giants }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=149 |team=Oakland Raiders |first=Greg |last=Slough |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=150 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Frank |last=Harris | dab=Frank Harris (quarterback, born 1948) |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1970 |college=Boston College |collegeteam=Boston College Eagles |collegelink=Boston College |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Los Angeles via Philadelphia }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=151 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=Dennis |last=Coleman |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Mississippi |collegeteam=Ole Miss Rebels |collegelink=Ole Miss |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=152 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Herman |last=Franklin |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=153 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Al |last=Bresler |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=Auburn University |collegeteam=Auburn Tigers |collegelink=Auburn |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=154 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Wyck |last=Neely |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Mississippi |collegeteam=Ole Miss Rebels |collegelink=Ole Miss |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Minnesota }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=155 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Steve |last=Maier |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=Northern Arizona University |collegeteam=Northern Arizona Lumberjacks |collegelink=Northern Arizona |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=6 |picknum=156 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Ken |last=Frith |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Louisiana at Monroe |collegeteam=Northeast Louisiana Indians |collegelink=Northeast Louisiana |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=157 |team=Oakland Raiders |first=Don |last=Martin | dab=Don Martin (American football) |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Yale University |collegeteam=Yale Bulldogs |collegelink=Yale |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Boston }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=158 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Larry |last=DiNardo |position=Guard |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Notre Dame |collegeteam=Notre Dame Fighting Irish |collegelink=Notre Dame |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=159 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Phil |last=Croyle |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of California, Berkeley |collegeteam=California Golden Bears |collegelink=California |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=160 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Bob |last=Chandler |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=161 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Harold |last=Carmichael |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=Southern University |collegeteam=Southern Jaguars |collegelink=Southern | probowl=yes | hof=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=162 |team=New York Jets |first=Scott |last=Palmer | dab=Scott Palmer (American football) |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Texas |collegeteam=Texas Longhorns |collegelink=Texas |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=163 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Wesley |last=Chesson | dab=Wes Chesson |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=Duke University |collegeteam=Duke Blue Devils |collegelink=Duke |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=164 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Worthy |last=McClure |playerpageexists=no |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Mississippi |collegeteam=Ole Miss Rebels |collegelink=Ole Miss |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=165 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Doug |last=Adams | dab=Doug Adams (American football) |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=166 |team=Washington Redskins |first=Willie |last=Germany |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Morgan State University |collegeteam=Morgan State Bears |collegelink=Morgan State |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=167 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Buddy |last=Lee |playerpageexists=no |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1970 |college=Louisiana State University |collegeteam=LSU Tigers |collegelink=LSU |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=168 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Dave |last=Davis | dab=Dave Davis (American football) |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=Tennessee State University |collegeteam=Tennessee State Tigers |collegelink=Tennessee State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=169 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Chuck |last=Dicus |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Arkansas |collegeteam=Arkansas Razorbacks |collegelink=Arkansas |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=170 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Bob |last=Jacobs |playerpageexists=no |position=Kicker |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Wyoming |collegeteam=Wyoming Cowboys |collegelink=Wyoming |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=171 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=Neal |last=Craig |position=Safety |collegeyear=1970 |college=Fisk University |collegeteam=Fisk Bulldogs |collegelink=Fisk |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=172 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Bob |last=Newland |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Oregon |collegeteam=Oregon Webfoots |collegelink=Oregon |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Kansas City }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=173 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=James |last=Cooch |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Colorado |collegeteam=Colorado Buffaloes |collegelink=Colorado |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=174 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Larry |last=Watson |playerpageexists=no |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Morgan State University |collegeteam=Morgan State Bears |collegelink=Morgan State |cfb page exists=no |note=from N. Y. Giants }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=175 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=James |last=Johnson |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=Bishop College |collegeteam=Bishop Tigers |collegelink=Bishop |cfb page exists=no |note=from Oakland }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=176 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Dennis |last=Ferris |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Los Angeles }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=177 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Brownie |last=Wheless |playerpageexists=no |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Rice University |collegeteam=Rice Owls |collegelink=Rice |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=178 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=Ron |last=Dickerson |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Kansas State University |collegeteam=Kansas State Wildcats |collegelink=Kansas State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=179 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=John |last=Watson | dab=John Watson (American football) |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Oklahoma |collegeteam=Oklahoma Sooners |collegelink=Oklahoma |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=180 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=Gene |last=Mack |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Texas at El Paso |collegeteam=UTEP Miners |collegelink=UTEP |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=181 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Bill |last=Griffin |playerpageexists=no |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Catawba College |collegeteam=Catawba Indians |collegelink=Catawba |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=7 |picknum=182 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Gordon |last=Bowdell |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=Michigan State University |collegeteam=Michigan State Spartans |collegelink=Michigan State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=183 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Louis |last=Ross |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=South Carolina State University |collegeteam=South Carolina State Bulldogs |collegelink=South Carolina State |cfb page exists=no |note=from Boston }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=184 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Larry |last=Crowe |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Texas Southern University |collegeteam=Texas Southern Tigers |collegelink=Texas Southern |cfb page exists=yes |note=from New Orleans }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=185 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Tyrone |last=Walls |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Missouri |collegeteam=Missouri Tigers |collegelink=Missouri |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=186 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Leonard |last=Gotschalk | dab=Len Gotshalk |position=Center |collegeyear=1970 |college=Humboldt State University |collegeteam=Humboldt State Lumberjacks |collegelink=Humboldt State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=187 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Tom |last=Beard |playerpageexists=no |position=Center |collegeyear=1970 |college=Michigan State University |collegeteam=Michigan State Spartans |collegelink=Michigan State |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Houston }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=188 |team=New York Jets |first=Roy |last=Kirksey |position=Guard |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Maryland Eastern Shore |collegeteam=Maryland State Hawks |collegelink=Maryland State |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=189 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Dennis |last=Havig |position=Guard |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Colorado |collegeteam=Colorado Buffaloes |collegelink=Colorado |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=190 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Paul |last=Rogers |playerpageexists=no |position=Kicker |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Nebraska–Lincoln |collegeteam=Nebraska Cornhuskers |collegelink=Nebraska |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=191 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Mike |last=Sensibaugh |position=Safety |collegeyear=1970 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Denver }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=192 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Karl |last=Weiss |playerpageexists=no |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Vanderbilt University |collegeteam=Vanderbilt Commodores |collegelink=Vanderbilt |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=193 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Win |last=Headley |position=Center |collegeyear=1970 |college=Wake Forest University |collegeteam=Wake Forest Demon Deacons |collegelink=Wake Forest |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=194 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=James |last=Elder |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Southern University |collegeteam=Southern Jaguars |collegelink=Southern |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Washington }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=195 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Leon |last=Van Gorkum |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=San Diego State University |collegeteam=San Diego State Aztecs |collegelink=San Diego State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=196 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Larry |last=Zelina |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=197 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=Fred |last=Herring |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Tennessee State University |collegeteam=Tennessee State Tigers |collegelink=Tennessee State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=198 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Rick |last=Telander |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Northwestern University |collegeteam=Northwestern Wildcats |collegelink=Northwestern |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=199 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=Ron |last=Yankowski |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=Kansas State University |collegeteam=Kansas State Wildcats |collegelink=Kansas State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=200 |team=New York Giants |first=Ted |last=Gregory |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Delaware |collegeteam=Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens |collegelink=Delaware |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=201 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Bob |last=Gresham |position=Running back |collegeyear=1970 |college=West Virginia University |collegeteam=West Virginia Mountaineers |collegelink=West Virginia |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Oakland }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=202 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Tony |last=Garay |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=Hofstra University |collegeteam=Hofstra Pride |collegelink=Hofstra |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=203 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Ernie |last=Holmes |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1970 |college=Texas Southern University |collegeteam=Texas Southern Tigers |collegelink=Texas Southern |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Miami }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=204 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Ken |last=Lee | dab=Ken Lee (linebacker) |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Washington |collegeteam=Washington Huskies |collegelink=Washington |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=205 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Jim |last=McCann | dab=Jim McCann (American football) |position=Punter |collegeyear=1970 |college=Arizona State University |collegeteam=Arizona State Sun Devils |collegelink=Arizona State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=206 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Ron |last=Jessie |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1970 |college=University of Kansas |collegeteam=Kansas Jayhawks |collegelink=Kansas | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=207 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Willie |last=Bogan |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1970 |college=Dartmouth College |collegeteam=Dartmouth Indians |collegelink=Dartmouth |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |numberofrounds=17 |round=8 |picknum=208 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=John |last=Fairley |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1970 |college=Johnson C. Smith University |collegeteam=Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls |collegelink=Johnson C. Smith |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

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=Round nine=

class="wikitable sortable sortable" style="width: 100%"
style="background:#A8BDEC;" width=7%|Pick #width=40% style="background:#A8BDEC;"|NFL teamwidth=20% style="background:#A8BDEC;"|Playerwidth=13% style="background:#A8BDEC;"|Positionstyle="background:#A8BDEC;"|College
align=center|209Boston PatriotsJosh AshtonRunning backTulsa
align=center|210New Orleans SaintsTom WilliamsDefensive backWillamette
align=center|211Philadelphia EaglesLen PettigrewLinebackerAshland
align=center|212Houston OilersFloyd RiceLinebackerAlcorn A&M
align=center|213Buffalo BillsBob StricklandLinebackerAuburn
align=center|214New York JetsJohn CurtisTight endSpringfield
align=center|215Atlanta FalconsAlvin GriffinWide receiverTuskegee
align=center|216Pittsburgh SteelersMike AndersonLinebackerLSU
align=center|217Denver BroncosJohn HandyLinebackerPurdue
align=center|218Green Bay PackersBarry MayerRunning backMinnesota
align=center|219Washington RedskinsMike FanucciDefensive endArizona State
align=center|220Chicago BearsLester McClainWide receiverTennessee
align=center|221San Diego ChargersJohn TannerTight endTennessee Tech
align=center|222Cleveland BrownsWilmur LevelsDefensive backNorth Texas State
align=center|223Cincinnati BengalsGary GustafsonLinebackerMontana State
align=center|224Kansas City ChiefsAlvin HawesTackleMinnesota
align=center|225St. Louis CardinalsMike SavoyWide receiverBlack Hills (S.D.)
align=center|226New York GiantsEd ThomasLinebackerLebanon Valley
align=center|227Oakland RaidersDave GarnettRunning backPittsburgh
align=center|228Los Angeles RamsJoe SchmidtWide receiverMiami (FL)
align=center|229Detroit LionsMickey ZofkoRunning backAuburn
align=center|230Miami Dolphinsbgcolor="#faecc8"|Vern Den HerderDefensive endCentral Iowa
align=center|231San Francisco 49ersTherman CouchLinebackerIowa State
align=center|232Minnesota VikingsTim SullivanRunning backIowa
align=center|233Dallas CowboysHonor JacksonWide receiverPacific
align=center|234Baltimore ColtsBill BurnettRunning backArkansas

=Round ten=

class="wikitable sortable sortable" style="width: 100%"
style="background:#A8BDEC;" width=7%|Pick #width=40% style="background:#A8BDEC;"|NFL teamwidth=20% style="background:#A8BDEC;"|Playerwidth=13% style="background:#A8BDEC;"|Positionstyle="background:#A8BDEC;"|College
align=center|235Boston PatriotsLayne McDowellTackleIowa
align=center|236San Francisco 49ersRon CardoRunning backWisconsin–Oshkosh
align=center|237Houston OilersRussell PriceDefensive endNorth Carolina Central
align=center|238Oakland RaidersWilliam WestDefensive backTennessee State
align=center|239New Orleans SaintsRocky PamplinRunning backHawaii
align=center|240New York JetsJim BettsDefensive backMichigan
align=center|241Atlanta FalconsFaddie TillmanDefensive endBoise State
align=center|242Pittsburgh SteelersJim O'SheaTight endBoston College
align=center|243Denver BroncosCarlis HarrisWide receiverIdaho State
align=center|244Washington RedskinsJesse TaylorRunning backCincinnati
align=center|245Chicago BearsLarry RowdenLinebackerHouston
align=center|246Green Bay PackersKevin HuntTackleDoane
align=center|247San Diego ChargersGary NowakTight endMichigan State
align=center|248Cleveland BrownsSteve CasteelLinebackerOklahoma
align=center|249Cincinnati BengalsJack StambaughGuardOregon
align=center|250Kansas City ChiefsBruce JankowskiWide receiverOhio State
align=center|251St. Louis CardinalsRonald MillerTackleMcNeese State
align=center|252New York GiantsHenry ReedLinebackerWeber State
align=center|253Oakland RaidersTim OesterlingDefensive tackleUCLA
align=center|254Los Angeles RamsDon PopplewellCenterColorado
align=center|255Miami DolphinsRon MareeDefensive tacklePurdue
align=center|256Philadelphia EaglesTom BaileyRunning backFlorida State
align=center|257San Francisco 49ersErnie JenningsWide receiverAir Force
align=center|258Minnesota VikingsChris MorrisGuardIndiana
align=center|259Dallas CowboysRodney WallaceDefensive tackleNew Mexico
align=center|260Baltimore ColtsRex KernQuarterbackOhio State

=Round eleven=

class="wikitable sortable sortable" style="width: 100%"
style="background:#A8BDEC;" width=7%|Pick #width=40% style="background:#A8BDEC;"|NFL teamwidth=20% style="background:#A8BDEC;"|Playerwidth=13% style="background:#A8BDEC;"|Positionstyle="background:#A8BDEC;"|College
align=center|261Boston PatriotsDan SchneissTight endNebraska
align=center|262New Orleans SaintsBob PollardDefensive endWeber State
align=center|263Buffalo BillsAndy BrowderTackleTexas A&I
align=center|264Philadelphia EaglesAlbert DavisRunning backTennessee State
align=center|265Houston OilersMacon HughesWide receiverRice
align=center|266New York JetsVernon StuddardWide receiverMississippi
align=center|267Atlanta FalconsLarry ShearsDefensive backLincoln (MO)
align=center|268Pittsburgh Steelersbgcolor="#faecc8"|Mike WagnerDefensive backWestern Illinois
align=center|269Denver BroncosRoger RoitschDefensive tackleRice
align=center|270Chicago BearsCliff HardyDefensive backMichigan State
align=center|271Green Bay PackersJohn LanierRunning backParsons
align=center|272Washington RedskinsGeorge StarkeTackleColumbia
align=center|273San Diego ChargersDon PinsonDefensive backTennessee State
align=center|274Cleveland BrownsMike SikichGuardNorthwestern
align=center|275Cincinnati BengalsEdward MarshallWide receiverCameron State
align=center|276Kansas City ChiefsNate AllenDefensive backTexas Southern
align=center|277St. Louis CardinalsRick OgleLinebackerColorado
align=center|278New York GiantsMarshall EllisonGuardDayton
align=center|279Oakland RaidersJim PostonDefensive tackleSouth Carolina
align=center|280Los Angeles RamsCharlie RichardsQuarterbackRichmond
align=center|281Detroit LionsPhil WebbDefensive backColorado State
align=center|282Miami DolphinsVic SurmaTacklePenn State
align=center|283San Francisco 49ersJoe ReedQuarterbackMississippi State
align=center|284Minnesota VikingsMike WalkerLinebackerTulane
align=center|285Dallas CowboysErnest BonwellDefensive tackleLane (Tenn.)
align=center|286Baltimore ColtsDave JonesLinebackerBaylor

=Round twelve=

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align=center|287Boston PatriotsJohn RodmanTackleNorthwestern
align=center|288New Orleans SaintsRon GathrightDefensive backMorehead State
align=center|289Philadelphia EaglesRich SaathoffDefensive endNorthern Arizona
align=center|290Houston OilersJohn ThompsonGuardMinnesota
align=center|291Buffalo BillsJim SheffieldKickerTexas A&M
align=center|292New York JetsRich SowellsDefensive backAlcorn A&M
align=center|293Atlanta FalconsRonnie LoweWide receiverFt. Valley State
align=center|294Baltimore ColtsBob WuenschTackleTexas
align=center|295Denver BroncosFloyd FranksWide receiverMississippi
align=center|296Green Bay PackersGreg HendrenGuardCalifornia
align=center|297Washington RedskinsJeff SeversonDefensive backCal State-Long Beach
align=center|298Chicago BearsSteve BoorasDefensive endMesa Jr. College
align=center|299San Diego ChargersWesley GarnettWide receiverUtah State
align=center|300Cleveland BrownsTony BlanchardTight endNorth Carolina
align=center|301Cincinnati BengalsJames HaydenDefensive endMemphis State
align=center|302Kansas City ChiefsTony EspositoRunning backPittsburgh
align=center|303St. Louis CardinalsTim Von DulmQuarterbackPortland State
align=center|304New York GiantsTom BlanchardKickerOregon
align=center|305Oakland RaidersHorace JonesDefensive tackleLouisville
align=center|306Los Angeles RamsKirk BehrendtTackleWhitewater
align=center|307Miami DolphinsLeroy ByarsRunning backAlcorn A&M
align=center|308Detroit LionsBill PilconisWide receiverPittsburgh
align=center|309San Francisco 49ersJim BunchDefensive tackleWisconsin–Platteville
align=center|310Minnesota VikingsReggie HolmesDefensive backWisconsin–Stout
align=center|311Dallas CowboysSteve GoepelQuarterbackColgate
align=center|312Baltimore ColtsBill TriplettWide receiverMichigan State

=Round thirteen=

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align=center|313Boston PatriotsLewis SwainDefensive backAlabama A&M
align=center|314New Orleans SaintsDon BurchfieldTight endBall State
align=center|315Houston OilersJoe HoingGuardArkansas Tech
align=center|316Buffalo BillsBusty UnderwoodQuarterbackTexas Christian
align=center|317Philadelphia EaglesDanny LesterDefensive backTexas
align=center|318New York JetsJohn EggoldDefensive endArizona
align=center|319Atlanta FalconsDan CrooksDefensive backWisconsin
align=center|320Pittsburgh SteelersAlfred YoungWide receiverSouth Carolina State
align=center|321Denver BroncosCraig BlackfordQuarterbackEvansville
align=center|322Washington RedskinsDan RyczekCenterVirginia
align=center|323Chicago BearsEd NicholasTackleNorth Carolina State
align=center|324Green Bay PackersJack MartinRunning backAngelo State
align=center|325San Diego ChargersSammy MilnerWide receiverMississippi State
align=center|326Cleveland BrownsThad JamulaTackleLehigh
align=center|327Cincinnati BengalsDavid KnapmanTight endCentral Washington
align=center|328Kansas City ChiefsChuck HixsonQuarterbackSouthern Methodist
align=center|329St. Louis CardinalsJeff AllenDefensive backIowa State
align=center|330New York GiantsDave RollerDefensive tackleKentucky
align=center|331Los Angeles RamsRussell HarrisonRunning backKansas State
align=center|332Detroit LionsDavid AbercrombieRunning backTulane
align=center|333Miami DolphinsLionel HepburnDefensive backTexas Southern
align=center|334Oakland RaidersMick NatzelDefensive backCentral Michigan
align=center|335San Francisco 49ersJohn BullockRunning backPurdue
align=center|336Minnesota VikingsBenny FryCenterHouston
align=center|337Dallas CowboysJames FordRunning backTexas Southern
align=center|338Baltimore ColtsTom NevilleLinebackerYale

=Round fourteen=

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align=center|339Boston PatriotsAlfred SykesWide receiverFlorida A&M
align=center|340New Orleans SaintsBobby ScottQuarterbackTennessee
align=center|341Buffalo BillsJim HootsDefensive endMissouri Southern
align=center|342Philadelphia EaglesRobert CreechLinebackerTexas Christian
align=center|343Houston OilersDick AdamsDefensive backMiami (OH)
align=center|344New York JetsJohn HarpringGuardMichigan
align=center|345Atlanta FalconsDaryl ComerTight endTexas
align=center|346Pittsburgh SteelersMcKinney EvansDefensive backNew Mexico Highlands
align=center|347Chicago BearsWillie LewisRunning backArizona
align=center|348Green Bay PackersLeRoy SpearsDefensive endMoorhead (MN)
align=center|349Washington RedskinsBill BynumQuarterbackW. New Mexico
align=center|350Denver BroncosTommy LyonsCenterGeorgia
align=center|351San Diego ChargersEdward O'DanielDefensive endTexas Southern
align=center|352Cleveland BrownsRick KingreaLinebackerTulane
align=center|353Cincinnati BengalsIrvin MalloryDefensive backVirginia Union
align=center|354Kansas City ChiefsBruce BergeyDefensive endUCLA
align=center|355St. Louis CardinalsDoug KlausenTackleArizona
align=center|356New York GiantsCharlie EvansRunning backUSC
align=center|357Oakland RaidersTom GipsonDefensive tackleNorth Texas State
align=center|358Los Angeles RamsLionel ColemanDefensive backOregon
align=center|359Miami DolphinsDavid VaughnTight endMemphis State
align=center|360Detroit LionsTom LorenzTight endIowa State
align=center|361San Francisco 49ersBill DunstanDefensive endUtah State
align=center|362Minnesota VikingsJim GallagherLinebackerYale
align=center|363Dallas CowboysTyrone CoveyDefensive backUtah State
align=center|364Baltimore ColtsMike MikolayunasRunning backDavidson

=Round fifteen=

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align=center|365Boston PatriotsNick McGarryTight endMassachusetts
align=center|366New Orleans SaintsBart GravesTackleTulane
align=center|367Philadelphia EaglesEd FisherGuardPrairie View A&M
align=center|368Houston OilersAndy HopkinsRunning backStephen F. Austin
align=center|369Buffalo BillsCharles ColeRunning backToledo
align=center|370New York JetsDan DychesCenterSouth Carolina
align=center|371Atlanta FalconsWallace ClarkRunning backAuburn
align=center|372Pittsburgh SteelersRay MakinGuardKentucky
align=center|373Denver BroncosLarry JamesRunning backNorfolk State
align=center|374Green Bay PackersLen GarrettTight endNew Mexico Highlands
align=center|375Washington RedskinsAnthony ChristnovichGuardLaCrosse (Wisc)
align=center|376Chicago BearsRon MaciejowskiQuarterbackOhio State
align=center|377San Diego ChargersEric HumstonLinebackerMuskingum
align=center|378Cleveland BrownsBill GreenDefensive backWestern Kentucky
align=center|379Cincinnati BengalsBob ThomasRunning backArizona State
align=center|380Kansas City ChiefsMike MontgomeryDefensive backSouthwest Texas State
align=center|381St. Louis CardinalsTed HeiskellRunning backHouston
align=center|382New York GiantsJim WrightLinebackerNotre Dame
align=center|383Oakland RaidersAndy GilesDefensive endWilliam & Mary
align=center|384Los Angeles RamsVontez Norman VIGuardNotre Dame
align=center|385Detroit LionsEd CoatesWide receiverCentral Missouri
align=center|386Miami DolphinsBob RichardsGuardCalifornia
align=center|387San Francisco 49ersJohn LennonTackleColgate
align=center|388Minnesota VikingsJeff WrightDefensive backMinnesota
align=center|389Dallas CowboysBob YoungTight endDelaware
align=center|390Baltimore ColtsMike HoganLinebackerMichigan State

=Round sixteen=

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=392|team=New Orleans Saints|first=Craig|last=Robinson|playerpageexists=no|position=Tackle|collegeyear=1970|college=University of Houston|collegeteam=Houston Cougars|collegelink=Houston|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=393|team=Houston Oilers|first=Mose|last=Denson|playerpageexists=no|position=Running back|collegeyear=1970|college=University of Maryland Eastern Shore|collegeteam=Maryland State Hawks|collegelink=Maryland State|cfb page exists=no|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=394|team=Buffalo Bills|first=Billy|last=Hunter|playerpageexists=no|position=Defensive back|collegeyear=1970|college=University of Utah|collegeteam=Utah Redskins|collegelink=Utah|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=395|team=Philadelphia Eagles|first=Bruce|last=James|playerpageexists=no|position=Linebacker|collegeyear=1970|college=University of Arkansas|collegeteam=Arkansas Razorbacks|collegelink=Arkansas|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=396|team=New York Jets|first=Steve|last=Harkey|position=Running back|collegeyear=1970|college=Georgia Institute of Technology|collegeteam=Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets|collegelink=Georgia Tech|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=397|team=Atlanta Falcons|first=Lindsey|last=James|playerpageexists=no|position=Running back|collegeyear=1970|college=San Diego State University|collegeteam=San Diego State Aztecs|collegelink=San Diego State|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=398|team=Pittsburgh Steelers|first=Walter|last=Huntley|playerpageexists=no|position=Defensive back|collegeyear=1970|college=Trinity University (Texas)|collegeteam=Trinity Tigers|collegelink=Trinity (TX)|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=399|team=Denver Broncos|first=Steve|last=Thompson|playerpageexists=no|position=Defensive tackle|collegeyear=1970|college=University of Minnesota|collegeteam=Minnesota Golden Gophers|collegelink=Minnesota|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=400|team=Washington Redskins|first=Glenn|last=Tucker|playerpageexists=no|position=Linebacker|collegeyear=1970|college=University of North Texas|collegeteam=North Texas State Mean Green|collegelink=North Texas State|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=401|team=Chicago Bears|first=Sid|last=Bailey|playerpageexists=no|position=Defensive end|collegeyear=1970|college=University of Texas at Arlington|collegeteam=Texas–Arlington Mavericks|collegelink=Texas–Arlington|cfb page exists=no|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=402|team=Green Bay Packers|first=Jack|last=O'Donnell|playerpageexists=no|position=Guard|collegeyear=1970|college=University of Central Oklahoma|collegeteam=Central State Bronchos|collegelink=Central State (OK)|cfb page exists=no|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=403|team=San Diego Chargers|first=Ed|last=Foote|playerpageexists=no|position=Center|collegeyear=1970|college=University of Hawaii|collegeteam=Hawaii Rainbows|collegelink=Hawaii|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=404|team=Cleveland Browns|first=Dave|last=Smith|playerpageexists=no|position=Wide receiver|collegeyear=1970|college=Mississippi State University|collegeteam=Mississippi State Bulldogs|collegelink=Mississippi State|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=405|team=Cincinnati Bengals|first=Mark|last=Debevc|playerpageexists=no|position=Linebacker|collegeyear=1970|college=Ohio State University|collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes|collegelink=Ohio State|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=406|team=Kansas City Chiefs|first=Darrell|last=Jansonius|playerpageexists=no|position=Guard|collegeyear=1970|college=Iowa State University|collegeteam=Iowa State Cyclones|collegelink=Iowa State|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=407|team=St. Louis Cardinals|teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)|first=Lawrence|last=Brame|playerpageexists=no|position=Linebacker|collegeyear=1970|college=Western Kentucky University|collegeteam=Western Kentucky Hilltoppers|collegelink=Western Kentucky|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=408|team=New York Giants|first=Dick|last=Gibbs|dab=Dick Gibbs|position=Tight end|collegeyear=1970|college=University of Texas at El Paso|collegeteam=UTEP Miners|collegelink=UTEP|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=409|team=Los Angeles Rams|first=Ross|last=Boice|playerpageexists=no|position=Linebacker|collegeyear=1970|college=Pacific Lutheran University|collegeteam=Pacific Lutheran Lutes|collegelink=Pacific Lutheran|cfb page exists=no|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=410|team=Miami Dolphins|first=Chris|last=Myers|playerpageexists=no|position=Wide receiver|collegeyear=1970|college=Kenyon College|collegeteam=Kenyon Owls|collegelink=Kenyon|cfb page exists=no|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=411|team=Detroit Lions|first=Tom|last=Kutchinski|playerpageexists=no|position=Defensive back|collegeyear=1970|college=Michigan State University|collegeteam=Michigan State Spartans|collegelink=Michigan State|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=412|team=Oakland Raiders|first=Tony|last=Stawarz|playerpageexists=no|position=Defensive back|collegeyear=1970|college=University of Miami|collegeteam=Miami Hurricanes|collegelink=Miami (FL)|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=413|team=Minnesota Vikings|first=Greg|last=Edmonds|playerpageexists=no|position=Wide receiver|collegeyear=1970|college=Pennsylvania State University|collegeteam=Penn State Nittany Lions|collegelink=Penn State|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=414|team=San Francisco 49ers|first=Dave|last=Purcell|playerpageexists=no|position=Defensive tackle|collegeyear=1970|college=University of Kentucky|collegeteam=Kentucky Wildcats|collegelink=Kentucky|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=415|team=Dallas Cowboys|first=John|last=Brennan|playerpageexists=no|position=Tackle|collegeyear=1970|college=Boston College|collegeteam=Boston College Eagles|collegelink=Boston College|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971|numberofrounds=17|round=16|picknum=416|team=Baltimore Colts|first=Rich|last=Harrington|playerpageexists=no|position=Defensive back|collegeyear=1970|college=University of Houston|collegeteam=Houston Cougars|collegelink=Houston|cfb page exists=yes|note=}}

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=Round seventeen=

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align=center|417Boston PatriotsRonald LeighDefensive endElizabeth City State
align=center|418Los Angeles RamsRandy VatahaWide receiverStanford
align=center|419Buffalo BillsPat MorrisonTight endArkansas
align=center|420Philadelphia EaglesJohn SageLinebackerLSU
align=center|421Houston OilersCalvin FoxLinebackerMichigan State
align=center|422New York JetsGreg FlaskaDefensive endWestern Michigan
align=center|423Atlanta FalconsWillie MartinRunning backJohnson C. Smith
align=center|424Pittsburgh SteelersDanny EhleRunning backHoward Payne
align=center|425Denver BroncosJack SimcsakKickerVirginia Tech
align=center|426Chicago BearsRay GarganesLinebackerMillersville (PA)
align=center|427Green Bay PackersMonty JohnsonDefensive backOklahoma
align=center|428New Orleans SaintsHermann EbenWide receiverOklahoma State
align=center|429San Diego ChargersChip KellCenterTennessee
align=center|430Cleveland BrownsLeo DillonCenterDayton
align=center|431Kansas City ChiefsTravis HillDefensive backPrairie View A&M
align=center|432Cincinnati BengalsSam PearsonDefensive backWestern Kentucky
align=center|433St. Louis CardinalsPreston WatkinsWide receiverBluefield (WV)
align=center|434New York GiantsColeman ZenoWide receiverGrambling
align=center|435Los Angeles RamsJoe SweetWide receiverTennessee State
align=center|436Detroit LionsGordon JolleyTackleUtah
align=center|437Miami DolphinsCurt MarkLinebackerMayville (N.D.)
align=center|438San Francisco 49ersLeroy CharltonDefensive backFlorida A&M
align=center|439Minnesota VikingsKen DuncanPunterTulsa
align=center|440Dallas CowboysJohn BomerCenterMemphis State
align=center|441Baltimore ColtsDon NottinghamRunning backKent State
align=center|442 This last selection is commonly referred to as Mr. Irrelevant.Oakland RaidersCharles HillWide receiverSam Houston State

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{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | round= | picknum= | team=Atlanta Falcons | first=Mike | last=Lewis | dab=Mike Lewis (American football) | position=Defensive tackle | collegeyear=1970 | college=University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | collegeteam=Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions | collegelink=Arkansas AM&N | probowl=no |note= | cfb page exists=no}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | round= | picknum= | team=Buffalo Bills | first=Tony | last=Greene | dab= | position=Safety | collegeyear=1970 | college=University of Maryland, College Park | collegeteam=Maryland Terrapins | collegelink=Maryland | probowl=yes |note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | team=Buffalo Bills | first=John | last=Leypoldt | position=Kicker | collegeyear=1970 | college=Northern Virginia Community College | collegeteam=Northern Virginia Nighthawks | collegelink=Northern Virginia | probowl= |cfb page exists=no }}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | team=Cincinnati Bengals | first=Tony | last=Bertuca | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1970 | college=California State University, Chico | collegeteam=Chico State Wildcats | collegelink=Chico State | probowl= |cfb page exists=yes }}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | team=Cincinnati Bengals | first=Cookie | last=Brinkman | position=Wide receiver | collegeyear=1970 | college=University of Louisville | collegeteam=Louisville Cardinals | collegelink=Louisville | probowl= |cfb page exists=yes }}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | round= | picknum= | team=Dallas Cowboys | first=Toni | last=Fritsch | position=Kicker | collegeyear=1970 | college= | collegeteam= | collegelink= | probowl=yes |note= | cfb page exists=no}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | team=Green Bay Packers | first=Jim | last=DeLisle | position=Defensive tackle | collegeyear=1970 | college=University of Wisconsin | collegeteam=Wisconsin Badgers | collegelink=Wisconsin | probowl= |cfb page exists=yes }}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | team=Green Bay Packers | first=Tim | last=Webster | dab=Tim Webster (American football) | position=Kicker | collegeyear=1970 | college=University of Arkansas | collegeteam=Arkansas Razorbacks | collegelink=Arkansas | probowl= |cfb page exists=yes }}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | team=Houston Oilers | first=Ward | last=Walsh | position=Running back | collegeyear=1970 | college=University of Colorado | collegeteam=Colorado Buffaloes | collegelink=Colorado | probowl= |cfb page exists=yes }}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | round= | picknum= | team=Los Angeles Rams | first=Matt | last=Maslowski | position=Wide receiver | collegeyear=1970 | college=University of San Diego | collegeteam=San Diego Toreros | collegelink=San Diego | probowl=no |note= | cfb page exists=no}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1972 |undrafted=yes | round= | picknum= |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Dave |last=Mays |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1970 |college=Texas Southern University |collegeteam=Texas Southern Tigers |collegelink=Texas Southern |probowl=no |cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | round= | picknum= | team=Miami Dolphins | first=Maulty | last=Moore | dab= | position=Defensive tackle | collegeyear=1970 | college=Bethune-Cookman University | collegeteam=Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | collegelink=Bethune-Cookman | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=no}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | team=Minnesota Vikings | first=Chuck | last=Winfrey | dab= | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1970 | college=University of Wisconsin | collegeteam=Wisconsin Badgers | collegelink=Wisconsin | probowl= |cfb page exists=yes }}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | team=New England Patriots | first=Kenny | last=Price | dab=Kenny Price (American football) | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1970 | college=University of Iowa | collegeteam=Iowa Hawkeyes | collegelink=Iowa | probowl= |cfb page exists=yes }}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | team=New Orleans Saints | first=Bill | last=Line | position=Defensive tackle | collegeyear=1970 | college=Southern Methodist University | collegeteam=SMU Mustangs | collegelink=SMU | probowl= |cfb page exists=yes }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1971 |undrafted=yes |team=Oakland Raiders |first=Don |last=Milan |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1970 |college=California Polytechnic State University |collegeteam=Cal Poly Mustangs |collegelink=Cal Poly |probowl=no |cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | round= | picknum= | team=Pittsburgh Steelers | first=Glen | last=Edwards | dab=Glen Edwards (safety) | position=Safety | collegeyear=1970 | college=Florida A&M University | collegeteam=Florida A&M Rattlers | collegelink=Florida A&M | probowl=yes | note= | cfb page exists=no}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1971 | undrafted=yes | round= | picknum= |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) | first=George | last=Jakowenko | position=Kicker | collegeyear=1970 | college=Syracuse University | collegeteam=Syracuse Orange | collegelink=Syracuse | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

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Hall of Famers

  • Jack Ham, linebacker from Pennsylvania State, taken 2nd round 34th overall by Pittsburgh Steelers

:Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1988.List of 1980s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com {{cite web|title=Pro Football Hall of Fame |url=http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#1980s |access-date=2008-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html |archive-date=2008-07-31 |url-status=dead }}

  • John Riggins, running back from Kansas, taken 1st round 6th overall by New York Jets

:Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1992.List of 1990s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com {{cite web|title=Pro Football Hall of Fame |url=http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#1990s |access-date=2008-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html |archive-date=2008-07-31 |url-status=dead }}

  • Dan Dierdorf, offensive tackle from Michigan, taken 2nd round 43rd overall by St. Louis Cardinals

:Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1996.

  • Jack Youngblood, defensive end from Florida, taken 1st round 20th overall by Los Angeles Rams

:Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2001.List of 2000s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com {{cite web|title=Pro Football Hall of Fame |url=http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#2000s |access-date=2008-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html |archive-date=2008-07-31 |url-status=dead }}

  • Harold Carmichael, wide receiver from Southern, taken 7th round 161st overall by Philadelphia Eagles

:Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2020

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