1981 NFL draft#Supplemental draft

{{Infobox sports draft

| name = 1981 NFL draft

| logo =

| logosize =

| logoalt =

| image = Park Central Hotel - 7ª Avenida - panoramio (1) (a).jpg

| imagesize =

| alt =

| caption = The former Sheraton Hotel (draft venue), photographed in 2010

| date = April 28–29, 1981

| time =

| location = New York Sheraton Hotel
in New York City

| network = ESPN

| sponsor =

| league = NFL

| mr_irrelevant = Phil Nelson, TE
Oakland Raiders

| first = George Rogers, RB
New Orleans Saints

| first_round =

| fewnum = 8

| fewest = Tampa Bay Buccaneers

| mostnum = 17

| most = New Orleans Saints

| overall = 332

| rounds = 12

| hofnum = {{ Collapsible list

| title = 8

| 1 = LB Lawrence Taylor

| 2 = S Kenny Easley

| 3 = CB Ronnie Lott

| 4 = LB Mike Singletary

| 5 = DE Howie Long

| 6 = LB Rickey Jackson

| 7 = G Russ Grimm

| 8 = LB Sam Mills

}}

| prev = 1980

| next = 1982

}}

The 1981 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 28–29, 1981, at the New York Sheraton Hotel in New York City.{{cite web |url=http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ |title=NFL Draft Locations |date=October 2, 2014 |website=FootballGeography.com |access-date=October 23, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905090250/http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ |archive-date=2015-09-05 |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |last1=Salomone |first1=Dan |title=NFL Draft headed to Chicago in 2015 |url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/NFL-Draft-headed-to-Chicago-in-2015/3ac322b1-3b4c-4a16-aba7-6e08d31b1756 |access-date=June 3, 2015 |publisher=New York Giants |work=Giants.com |date=October 2, 2014 |archive-url=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 |archive-date=2015-09-30 |url-status=dead }} The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season.

For the first time, the top two picks of the draft, running back George Rogers selected by the New Orleans Saints and linebacker Lawrence Taylor picked by the New York Giants, were named Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, respectively.

Player selections

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=3 |team=New York Jets |first=Freeman |last=McNeil |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of California, Los Angeles |collegeteam=UCLA Bruins |collegelink=UCLA |probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=4 |team=Seattle Seahawks |first=Kenny |last=Easley |position=Strong Safety |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of California, Los Angeles |collegeteam=UCLA Bruins |collegelink=UCLA |probowl=yes | hof=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=5 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=E. J. |last=Junior |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Alabama |collegeteam=Alabama Crimson Tide |collegelink=Alabama |probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=6 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Rich |last=Campbell | dab=Rich Campbell (American football) |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of California, Berkeley |collegeteam=California Golden Bears |collegelink=California |cfb page exists=yes |note=}}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=7 |team=Tampa Bay Buccaneers |first=Hugh |last=Green | dab=Hugh Green (American football) |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=8 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Ronnie |last=Lott |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC | probowl=yes | hof=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=9 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Mel |last=Owens |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Michigan |collegeteam=Michigan Wolverines |collegelink=Michigan |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Washington }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=10 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=David |last=Verser |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Kansas |collegeteam=Kansas Jayhawks |collegelink=Kansas |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=11 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Keith |last=Van Horne |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=12 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Randy |last=McMillan |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=13 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=David |last=Overstreet |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Oklahoma |collegeteam=Oklahoma Sooners |collegelink=Oklahoma |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=14 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Willie |last=Scott | dab=Willie Scott (American football) |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of South Carolina |collegeteam=South Carolina Gamecocks |collegelink=South Carolina |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=15 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Dennis |last=Smith | dab=Dennis Smith (American football) |position=Safety |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=16 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Mark |last=Nichols | dab=Mark Nichols (American football) |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=San Jose State University |collegeteam=San Jose State Spartans |collegelink=San Jose State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=17 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Keith |last=Gary |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Oklahoma |collegeteam=Oklahoma Sooners |collegelink=Oklahoma |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=18 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Donnell |last=Thompson |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of North Carolina |collegeteam=North Carolina Tar Heels |collegelink=North Carolina |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Minnesota }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=19 |team=New England Patriots |first=Brian |last=Holloway |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Stanford University |collegeteam=Stanford Cardinals |collegelink=Stanford | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=20 |team=Washington Redskins |first=Mark |last=May |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Los Angeles }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=21 |team=Oakland Raiders |first=Ted |last=Watts |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Texas Tech University |collegeteam=Texas Tech Red Raiders |collegelink=Texas Tech |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Houston }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=22 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Hanford |last=Dixon |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Southern Mississippi |collegeteam=Southern Miss Golden Eagles |collegelink=Southern Miss | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=23 |team=Oakland Raiders |first=Curt |last=Marsh |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Washington |collegeteam=Washington Huskies |collegelink=Washington |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Buffalo }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=24 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=James |last=Brooks | dab=James Brooks (running back) |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Auburn University |collegeteam=Auburn Tigers |collegelink=Auburn | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=25 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Bobby |last=Butler | dab=Bobby Butler (American football) |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Florida State University |collegeteam=Florida State Seminoles |collegelink=Florida State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=26 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Howard |last=Richards | dab=Howard Richards (American football) |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Missouri |collegeteam=Missouri Tigers |collegelink=Missouri |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=27 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Leonard |last=Mitchell |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Houston |collegeteam=Houston Cougars |collegelink=Houston |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=1 |picknum=28 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Booker |last=Moore |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Penn State University |collegeteam=Penn State Nittany Lions |collegelink=Penn State |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Oakland }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=29 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Russell |last=Gary |position=Strong Safety |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Nebraska–Lincoln |collegeteam=Nebraska Cornhuskers |collegelink=Nebraska |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=30 |team=New York Jets |first=Marion |last=Barber Jr. |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Minnesota |collegeteam=Minnesota Golden Gophers |collegelink=Minnesota |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=31 |team=Seattle Seahawks |first=David |last=Hughes | dab=David Hughes (American football) |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Boise State University |collegeteam=Boise State Broncos |collegelink=Boise State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=32 |team=New York Giants |first=Dave |last=Young | dab=Dave Young (American football) |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Purdue University |collegeteam=Purdue Boilermakers |collegelink=Purdue |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=33 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=Neil |last=Lomax |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Portland State University |collegeteam=Portland State Vikings |collegelink=Portland State | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=34 |team=Tampa Bay Buccaneers |first=James |last=Wilder Sr. |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Missouri |collegeteam=Missouri Tigers |collegelink=Missouri | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=35 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Gary |last=Lewis | dab=Gary Lewis (tight end) |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Texas at Arlington |collegeteam=Texas–Arlington Mavericks |collegelink=Texas–Arlington |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=36 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=John |last=Harty | dab=John Harty (American football) |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Iowa |collegeteam=Iowa Hawkeyes |collegelink=Iowa |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Washington }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=37 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=Cris |last=Collinsworth |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Florida |collegeteam=Florida Gators |collegelink=Florida | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=38 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Mike |last=Singletary |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Baylor University |collegeteam=Baylor Bears |collegelink=Baylor | probowl=yes | hof=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note=from San Francisco }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=39 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=Mardye |last=McDole |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Mississippi State University |collegeteam=Mississippi State Bulldogs |collegelink=Mississippi State |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Baltimore }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=40 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Eric |last=Wright | dab=Eric Wright (cornerback, born 1959) |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Missouri |collegeteam=Missouri Tigers |collegelink=Missouri |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Chicago }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=41 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Joe |last=Delaney |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Northwestern State University |collegeteam=Northwestern State Demons |collegelink=Northwestern State | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=42 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Clay |last=Brown | dab=Clay Brown (American football) |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Brigham Young University |collegeteam=BYU Cougars |collegelink=BYU |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=43 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Jim |last=Collins | dab=Jim Collins (linebacker) |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Syracuse University |collegeteam=Syracuse Orange |collegelink=Syracuse | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Miami }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=44 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Anthony |last=Washington | dab=Anthony Washington (American football) |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Fresno State University |collegeteam=Fresno State Bulldogs |collegelink=Fresno State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=45 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=Robin |last=Sendlein |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Texas |collegeteam=Texas Longhorns |collegelink=Texas |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=46 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Curtis |last=Green |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Alabama State University |collegeteam=Alabama State Hornets |collegelink=Alabama State |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=47 |team=New England Patriots |first=Tony |last=Collins | dab=Tony Collins (American football) |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=East Carolina University |collegeteam=East Carolina Pirates |collegelink=East Carolina | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=48 |team=Oakland Raiders |first=Howie |last=Long |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Villanova University |collegeteam=Villanova Wildcats |collegelink=Villanova | probowl=yes | hof=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Houston }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=49 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Chris |last=Williams | dab=Chris Williams (defensive back) |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Louisiana State University |collegeteam=LSU Tigers |collegelink=LSU |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Cleveland }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=50 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Byron |last=Franklin |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Auburn University |collegeteam=Auburn Tigers |collegelink=Auburn |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=51 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Rickey |last=Jackson |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh | probowl=yes | hof=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note=from San Diego }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=52 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=Jarvis |last=Redwine |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Nebraska |collegeteam=Nebraska Cornhuskers |collegelink=Nebraska |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Los Angeles via Washington and Baltimore }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=53 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Doug |last=Donley |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=54 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Lyman |last=White |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Louisiana State University |collegeteam=LSU Tigers |collegelink=LSU |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=55 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Dean |last=Miraldi |position=Guard |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Utah |collegeteam=Utah Utes |collegelink=Utah |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=2 |picknum=56 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=Andra |last=Franklin |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Nebraska–Lincoln |collegeteam=Nebraska Cornhuskers |collegelink=Nebraska | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Oakland vis Los Angeles }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=57 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Frank |last=Warren | dab=Frank Warren (American football) |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Auburn University |collegeteam=Auburn Tigers |collegelink=Auburn |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=58 |team=Seattle Seahawks |first=Bill |last=Dugan |position=Guard |collegeyear=1980 |college=Penn State University |collegeteam=Penn State Nittany Lions |collegelink=Penn State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=59 |team=New York Giants |first=John |last=Mistler |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Arizona State University |collegeteam=Arizona State Sun Devils |collegelink=Arizona State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=60 |team=New York Jets |first=Ben |last=Rudolph |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=California State University, Long Beach |collegeteam=Long Beach State 49ers |collegelink=Long Beach State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=61 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=Jeff |last=Griffin |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Utah |collegeteam=Utah Utes |collegelink=Utah |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=62 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Ray |last=Stachowicz |position=Punter |collegeyear=1980 |college=Michigan State University |collegeteam=Michigan State Spartans |collegelink=Michigan State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=63 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Greg |last=Meisner |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Tampa Bay }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=64 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=John |last=Simmons | dab=John Simmons (American football) |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Southern Methodist University |collegeteam=SMU Mustangs |collegelink=SMU |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=65 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Carlton |last=Williamson |position=Safety |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=66 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Robert |last=Cobb | dab=Robert Cobb (American football) |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Arizona |collegeteam=Arizona Wildcats |collegelink=Arizona |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Washington }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=67 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Ken |last=Margerum |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Stanford University |collegeteam=Stanford Cardinals |collegelink=Stanford |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=68 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Randy |last=Van Divier |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Washington |collegeteam=Washington Huskies |collegelink=Washington |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=69 |team=Washington Redskins |first=Russ |last=Grimm |position=Guard |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh | probowl=yes| hof=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Miami via Los Angeles }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=70 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Marvin |last=Harvey | dab=Marvin Harvey (American football) |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Southern Mississippi |collegeteam=Southern Miss Golden Eagles |collegelink=Southern Miss |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=71 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Hoby |last=Brenner |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Minnesota }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=72 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Don |last=Greco |position=Guard |collegeyear=1980 |college=Western Illinois University |collegeteam=Western Illinois Leathernecks |collegelink=Western Illinois |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=73 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Rick |last=Donnalley |position=Center |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of North Carolina |collegeteam=North Carolina Tar Heels |collegelink=North Carolina |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=74 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=Tim |last=Irwin |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Tennessee |collegeteam=Tennessee Volunteers |collegelink=Tennessee |cfb page exists=yes |note=from New England }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=75 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Roger |last=Taylor | dab=Roger Taylor (American football) |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Oklahoma |collegeteam=Oklahoma Sooners |collegelink=Oklahoma |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Cleveland via Denver }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=76 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Mike |last=Mosley | dab=Mike Mosley (American football) |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Texas A&M University |collegeteam=Texas A&M Aggies |collegelink=Texas A&M |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=77 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Irvin |last=Phillips |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Arkansas Tech University |collegeteam=Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys |collegelink=Arkansas Tech |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=78 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Lloyd |last=Burruss |position=Safety |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Maryland, College Park |collegeteam=Maryland Terrapins |collegelink=Maryland | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Los Angeles }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=79 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Michael |last=Holston |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Morgan State University |collegeteam=Morgan State Bears |collegelink=Morgan State |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=80 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Scott |last=Woerner |position=Safety |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Georgia |collegeteam=Georgia Bulldogs |collegelink=Georgia |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=81 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Glen |last=Titensor |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Brigham Young University |collegeteam=BYU Cougars |collegelink=BYU |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=82 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Greg |last=LaFleur |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Louisiana State University |collegeteam=LSU Tigers |collegelink=LSU |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=3 |picknum=83 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Robert |last=Geathers |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=South Carolina State University |collegeteam=South Carolina State Bulldogs |collegelink=South Carolina State |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Oakland }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=84 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=Sam |last=Greene |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Nevada, Las Vegas |collegeteam=UNLV Rebels |collegelink=UNLV |cfb page exists=yes |note=from New Orleans }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=85 |team=New York Giants |first=Clifford |last=Chatman |position=Fullback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Central Oklahoma |collegeteam=Central State Bronchos |collegelink=Central State (OK) |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=86 |team=New York Jets |first=Al |last=Washington |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=87 |team=Seattle Seahawks |first=Scott |last=Phillips |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Brigham Young University |collegeteam=BYU Cougars |collegelink=BYU |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=88 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=Steve |last=Rhodes | dab=Steve Rhodes (American football) |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Oklahoma |collegeteam=Oklahoma Sooners |collegelink=Oklahoma |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=89 |team=Tampa Bay Buccaneers |first=John |last=Holt | dab=John Holt (American football) |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=West Texas A&M University |collegeteam=West Texas State Buffaloes |collegelink=West Texas State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=90 |team=Washington Redskins |first=Tom |last=Flick |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Washington |collegeteam=Washington Huskies |collegelink=Washington |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Green Bay }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=91 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Scott |last=Pelluer |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Washington State University |collegeteam=Washington State Cougars |collegelink=Washington State |cfb page exists=yes |note=from San Francisco }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=92 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Mike |last=Robinson | dab=Mike Robinson (defensive end) |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Arizona |collegeteam=Arizona Wildcats |collegelink=Arizona |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Washington }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=93 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=Guy |last=Frazier |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Wyoming |collegeteam=Wyoming Cowboys |collegelink=Wyoming |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=94 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Tim |last=Sherwin |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Boston College |collegeteam=Boston College Eagles |collegelink=Boston College |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=95 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Todd |last=Bell |position=Safety |collegeyear=1980 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=96 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=Brad |last=Wright |playerpageexists=no |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of New Mexico |collegeteam=New Mexico Lobos |collegelink=New Mexico |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=97 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Ron |last=Washington |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Arizona State University |collegeteam=Arizona State Sun Devils |collegelink=Arizona State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=98 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Mark |last=Herrmann |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Purdue University |collegeteam=Purdue Boilermakers |collegelink=Purdue |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=99 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Tracy |last=Porter | dab=Tracy Porter (wide receiver) |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Louisiana State University |collegeteam=LSU Tigers |collegelink=LSU |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=100 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Robbie |last=Martin |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo |collegeteam=Cal Poly Mustangs |collegelink=Cal Poly |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=101 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=John |last=Swain |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Miami |collegeteam=Miami Hurricanes |collegelink=Miami (FL) |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=102 |team=New England Patriots |first=Don |last=Blackmon |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Tulsa |collegeteam=Tulsa Golden Hurricane |collegelink=Tulsa |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=103 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Amos |last=Lawrence | dab=Amos Lawrence (American football) |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of North Carolina |collegeteam=North Carolina Tar Heels |collegelink=North Carolina |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=104 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=George |last=Lilja |position=Center |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Michigan |collegeteam=Michigan Wolverines |collegelink=Michigan |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=105 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Richard |last=Turner | dab=Richard Turner (American football) |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Oklahoma |collegeteam=Oklahoma Sooners |collegelink=Oklahoma |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=106 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Nick |last=Eyre |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Brigham Young University |collegeteam=BYU Cougars |collegelink=BYU |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=107 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Eric |last=Sievers |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Maryland, College Park |collegeteam=Maryland Terrapins |collegelink=Maryland |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=108 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Derrie |last=Nelson |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Nebraska–Lincoln |collegeteam=Nebraska Cornhuskers |collegelink=Nebraska |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=109 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=John |last=Scully | dab=John Scully (American football) |position=Center |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Notre Dame |collegeteam=Notre Dame Fighting Irish |collegelink=Notre Dame |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=110 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Calvin |last=Murray | dab=Calvin Murray (American football) |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=4 |picknum=111 |team=Oakland Raiders |first=Johnny |last=Robinson | dab=Johnny Robinson (defensive tackle) |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Louisiana Tech |collegeteam=Louisiana Tech Bulldogs |collegelink=Louisiana Tech University |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=112 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Louis |last=Oubre |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Oklahoma |collegeteam=Oklahoma Sooners |collegelink=Oklahoma |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=113 |team=New York Jets |first=Tyrone |last=Keys |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Mississippi State University |collegeteam=Mississippi State Bulldogs |collegelink=Mississippi State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=114 |team=Seattle Seahawks |first=Edwin |last=Bailey |position=Guard |collegeyear=1980 |college=South Carolina State University |collegeteam=South Carolina State Bulldogs |collegelink=South Carolina State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=115 |team=New York Giants |first=Bill |last=Neill |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=116 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=John |last=Gillen | dab=John Gillen (American football) |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Illinois |collegeteam=Illinois Fighting Illini |collegelink=Illinois |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=117 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Byron |last=Braggs |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Alabama |collegeteam=Alabama Crimson Tide |collegelink=Alabama |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=118 |team=Oakland Raiders |first=James |last=Davis | dab=James Davis (cornerback) |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Southern University |collegeteam=Southern Jaguars |collegelink=Southern |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Tampa Bay }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=119 |team=Washington Redskins |first=Dexter |last=Manley |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Oklahoma State University–Stillwater |collegeteam=Oklahoma State Cowboys |collegelink=Oklahoma State | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=120 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=Benjie |last=Pryor |playerpageexists=no |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=121 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Lynn |last=Thomas

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=122 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Arrington |last=Jones |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Winston-Salem State University |collegeteam=Winston-Salem State Rams |collegelink=Winston-Salem State |cfb page exists=no |note=from Chicago }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=123 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=Wendell |last=Ray |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Missouri |collegeteam=Missouri Tigers |collegelink=Missouri |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Baltimore }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=124 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Todd |last=Thomas

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=125 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Ken |last=Lanier |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Florida State University |collegeteam=Florida State Seminoles |collegelink=Florida State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=126 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=Ken |last=Poole |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Northeast Louisiana University |collegeteam=Northeast Louisiana Indians |collegelink=Northeast Louisiana |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=127 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Ricky |last=Martin |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of New Mexico |collegeteam=New Mexico Lobos |collegelink=New Mexico |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=128 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Jerry |last=Boyarsky |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Minnesota }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=129 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Larry |last=Lee | dab=Larry Lee (American football) |position=Guard |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of California, Los Angeles |collegeteam=UCLA Bruins |collegelink=UCLA |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=130 |team=New England Patriots |first=Steve |last=Clark | dab=Stevan Clark |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Kansas State University |collegeteam=Kansas State Wildcats |collegelink=Kansas State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=131 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Keith |last=Ferguson | dab=Keith Ferguson (American football) |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=132 |team=Washington Redskins |first=Gary |last=Sayre |playerpageexists=no |position=Guard |collegeyear=1980 |college=Cameron University |collegeteam=Cameron Aggies |collegelink=Cameron |cfb page exists=no |note=from L. A. Rams }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=133 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Delbert |last=Fowler |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=West Virginia University |collegeteam=West Virginia Mountaineers |collegelink=West Virginia |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=134 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Steve |last=Cox | dab=Steve Cox (American football) |position=Punter |position2=Kicker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Arkansas |collegeteam=Arkansas Razorbacks |collegelink=Arkansas |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=135 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Calvin |last=Clark |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Purdue University |collegeteam=Purdue Boilermakers |collegelink=Purdue |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=136 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Eric |last=Sanders |dab=Eric Sanders (offensive lineman) |position=Offensive Tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Nevada, Reno |collegeteam=Nevada Wolf Pack |collegelink=Nevada |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=137 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Danny |last=Spradlin |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Tennessee |collegeteam=Tennessee Volunteers |collegelink=Tennessee |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=5 |picknum=138 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=Tommy |last=Vigorito |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Virginia |collegeteam=Virginia Cavaliers |collegelink=Virginia |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Philadelphia }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=139 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Nat |last=Hudson | dab=Nat Hudson (American football) |position=Guard |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Georgia |collegeteam=Georgia Bulldogs |collegelink=Georgia |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=140 |team=Seattle Seahawks |first=Steve |last=Durham | dab=Steve Durham (American football) |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Clemson University |collegeteam=Clemson Tigers |collegelink=Clemson |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=141 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Andy |last=Gissinger | dab=Andrew Gissinger |position=Offensive Tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Syracuse University |collegeteam=Syracuse Orangemen |collegelink=Syracuse |cfb page exists=yes |note=from N. Y. Giants }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=142 |team=New York Jets |first=John |last=Woodring |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Brown University |collegeteam=Brown Bears |collegelink=Brown |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=143 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=Dave |last=Ahrens |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Wisconsin |collegeteam=Wisconsin Badgers |collegelink=Wisconsin |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=144 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Johnnie |last=Poe |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Missouri |collegeteam=Missouri Tigers |collegelink=Missouri |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Tampa Bay }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=147 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Pete |last=Kugler |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Penn State University |collegeteam=Penn State Nittany Lions |collegelink=Penn State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=148 |team=Washington Redskins |first=Larry |last=Kubin |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Penn State University |collegeteam=Penn State Nittany Lions |collegelink=Penn State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=149 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Bubba |last=Green |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=North Carolina State University |collegeteam=NC State Wolfpack |collegelink=NC State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=150 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Reuben |last=Henderson |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=San Diego State University |collegeteam=San Diego State Aztecs |collegelink=San Diego State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=151 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Alvin |last=Lewis |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Colorado State University |collegeteam=Colorado State Rams |collegelink=Colorado State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=152 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=Mack |last=Moore |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Texas A&M University |collegeteam=Texas A&M Aggies |collegelink=Texas A&M |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=153 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Dock |last=Luckie |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Florida |collegeteam=Florida Gators |collegelink=Florida |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=154 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=Fulton |last=Walker |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=West Virginia University |collegeteam=West Virginia Mountaineers |collegelink=West Virginia |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Minnesota }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=158 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=William |last=Daniels |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Alabama State University |collegeteam=Alabama State Hornets |collegelink=Alabama State |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=159 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Bill |last=Kay | dab=Bill Kay (defensive back) |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Purdue University |collegeteam=Purdue Boilermakers |collegelink=Purdue |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=160 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Ron |last=Simmons |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Florida State University |collegeteam=Florida State Seminoles |collegelink=Florida State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=161 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Robert |last=Holt | dab=Robert Holt (American football) |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Baylor University |collegeteam=Baylor Bears |collegelink=Baylor |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=162 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Bobby |last=Duckworth |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Arkansas |collegeteam=Arkansas Razorbacks |collegelink=Arkansas |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=163 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Vince |last=Skillings |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=164 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Harry |last=Stanback |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of North Carolina |collegeteam=North Carolina Tar Heels |collegelink=North Carolina |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=165 |team=New York Giants |first=Edward |last=O'Neal |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Tuskegee University |collegeteam=Tuskegee Golden Tigers |collegelink=Tuskegee |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=6 |picknum=166 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Glen |last=Redd |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Brigham Young University |collegeteam=BYU Cougars |collegelink=BYU |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Oakland }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=169 |team=New York Jets |first=Kenny |last=Neal |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Iowa State University |collegeteam=Iowa State Cyclones |collegelink=Iowa State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=170 |team=Seattle Seahawks |first=Ron |last=Johnson | dab=Ron Johnson (wide receiver, born 1958) |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=California State University, Long Beach |collegeteam=Long Beach State 49ers |collegelink=Long Beach State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=173 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Ron |last=Fellows | dab=Ron Fellows (American football) |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Missouri |collegeteam=Missouri Tigers |collegelink=Missouri |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Tampa Bay }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=174 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Alan |last=Duncan |position=Kicker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Tennessee |collegeteam=Tennessee Volunteers |collegelink=Tennessee |cfb page exists=yes |note=from San Francisco }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=175 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Ron |last=Battle |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of North Texas |collegeteam=North Texas State Mean Green |collegelink=North Texas State |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Washington }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=176 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=Jeff |last=Schuh |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Minnesota |collegeteam=Minnesota Golden Gophers |collegelink=Minnesota |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=177 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Jeff |last=Fisher |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=178 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Obed |last=Ariri |position=Kicker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Clemson University |collegeteam=Clemson Tigers |collegelink=Clemson |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=179 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=Mike |last=Daum |playerpageexists=no |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo |collegeteam=Cal Poly Mustangs |collegelink=Cal Poly |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=181 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Steve |last=Busick |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=182 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Lee |last=Spivey |position=Offensive Tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Southern Methodist University |collegeteam=SMU Mustangs |collegelink=SMU |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=183 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=David |last=Little | dab=David Little (linebacker) |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Florida |collegeteam=Florida Gators |collegelink=Florida | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=184 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=Don |last=Shaver |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Kutztown University of Pennsylvania |collegeteam=Kutztown Golden Bears |collegelink=Kutztown (PA) |cfb page exists=no |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=185 |team=New England Patriots |first=Ken |last=Toler |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Mississippi |collegeteam=Ole Miss Rebels |collegelink=Ole Miss |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=186 |team=Seattle Seahawks |first=Brad |last=Scovill |playerpageexists=no |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Penn State University |collegeteam=Penn State Nittany Lions |collegelink=Penn State |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Houston }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=187 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Eddie |last=Johnson | dab=Eddie Johnson (linebacker) |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Louisville |collegeteam=Louisville Cardinals |collegelink=Louisville |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=188 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Steve |last=Doolittle |playerpageexists=no |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Colorado |collegeteam=Colorado Buffaloes |collegelink=Colorado |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=189 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Pete |last=Holohan |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Notre Dame |collegeteam=Notre Dame Fighting Irish |collegelink=Notre Dame |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=190 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Mike |last=Clark | dab=Mike Clark (defensive end) |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Florida |collegeteam=Florida Gators |collegelink=Florida |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=191 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Ken |last=Miller | dab=Ken Miller (American football) |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Eastern Michigan University |collegeteam=Eastern Michigan Hurons |collegelink=Eastern Michigan |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=192 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Doak |last=Field | dab=Doak Field (American football) |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Baylor University |collegeteam=Baylor Bears |collegelink=Baylor |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=7 |picknum=193 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Don |last=Washington |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Texas A&M University–Kingsville |collegeteam=Texas A&I Javelinas |collegelink=Texas A&I |cfb page exists=no |note=from Oakland }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=194 |team=New England Patriots |first=Ken |last=Naber |playerpageexists=no |position=Kicker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Stanford University |collegeteam=Stanford Cardinals |collegelink=Stanford |cfb page exists=yes |note=from New Orleans }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=195 |team=New York Jets |first=Lloyd |last=Jones |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Brigham Young University |collegeteam=BYU Cougars |collegelink=BYU |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=196 |team=Seattle Seahawks |first=Eric |last=Lane | dab=Eric Lane (American football) |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Brigham Young University |collegeteam=BYU Cougars |collegelink=BYU |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=197 |team=New York Giants |first=John |last=Powers |playerpageexists=no |position=Guard |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Michigan |collegeteam=Michigan Wolverines |collegelink=Michigan |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=198 |team=St. Louis Cardinals | teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=Mike |last=Fisher | dab=Mike Fisher (American football) |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Baylor University |collegeteam=Baylor Bears |collegelink=Baylor |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=199 |team=Tampa Bay Buccaneers |first=Denver |last=Johnson |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Tulsa |collegeteam=Tulsa Golden Hurricane |collegelink=Tulsa |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=200 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Larry |last=Werts |playerpageexists=no |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Jackson State University |collegeteam=Jackson State Tigers |collegelink=Jackson State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=201 |team=Washington Redskins |first=Charlie |last=Brown | dab=Charlie Brown (wide receiver, born 1958) |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=South Carolina State University |collegeteam=South Carolina State Bulldogs |collegelink=South Carolina State | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=202 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=Bobby |last=Kemp |position=Safety |collegeyear=1980 |college=California State University, Fullerton |collegeteam=Cal State Fullerton Titans |collegelink=Cal State Fullerton |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=203 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Garry |last=White |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Minnesota |collegeteam=Minnesota Golden Gophers |collegelink=Minnesota |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=204 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Ken |last=Sitton |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Oklahoma |collegeteam=Oklahoma Sooners |collegelink=Oklahoma |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=205 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Scott |last=Zettek |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Notre Dame |collegeteam=Notre Dame Fighting Irish |collegelink=Notre Dame |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=206 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=David |last=Dorn |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Rutgers University |collegeteam=Rutgers Scarlet Knights |collegelink=Rutgers |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=207 |team=New York Giants |first=Mark |last=Reed | dab=Mark Reed (American football) |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Minnesota State University Moorhead |collegeteam=Minnesota State–Moorhead Dragons |collegelink=Minnesota State–Moorhead |cfb page exists=no |note=from Denver }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=208 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=William |last=Judson |position=Cornerback |collegeyear=1980 |college=South Carolina State University |collegeteam=South Carolina State Bulldogs |collegelink=South Carolina State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=209 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Frank |last=Wilson |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Rice University |collegeteam=Rice Owls |collegelink=Rice |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=210 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=Wade |last=Wilson | dab=Wade Wilson (American football) |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1980 |college=East Texas State University |collegeteam=East Texas State Lions |collegelink=East Texas State | probowl=yes |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=211 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Bob |last=Niziolek |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Colorado |collegeteam=Colorado Buffaloes |collegelink=Colorado |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=212 |team=New England Patriots |first=Lin |last=Dawson |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=North Carolina State University |collegeteam=NC State Wolfpack |collegelink=NC State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=213 |team=New York Jets |first=J. C. |last=Watts |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Oklahoma |collegeteam=Oklahoma Sooners |collegelink=Oklahoma |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Cleveland }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=214 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Gene |last=Gladys |playerpageexists=no |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Penn State University |collegeteam=Penn State Nittany Lions |collegelink=Penn State |cfb page exists=yes |note=from Buffalo }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=215 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Kevin |last=Evans |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Arkansas |collegeteam=Arkansas Razorbacks |collegelink=Arkansas |cfb page exists=yes |note=from San Diego }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=216 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Art |last=Plunkett |position=Offensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Nevada, Las Vegas |collegeteam=UNLV Rebels |collegelink=UNLV |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=217 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Willie |last=Tullis |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Troy University |collegeteam=Troy State Trojans |collegelink=Troy State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=218 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Paul |last=Piurowski |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Florida State University |collegeteam=Florida State Seminoles |collegelink=Florida State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=8 |picknum=219 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Cliff |last=Toney |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Auburn University |collegeteam=Auburn Tigers |collegelink=Auburn |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=9 |picknum=242 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Ron |last=Seawell |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Portland State University |collegeteam=Portland State Vikings |collegelink=Portland State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=10 |picknum=252 |team=Seattle Seahawks |first=Ken |last=Dawson |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Savannah State University |collegeteam=Savannah State Tigers |collegelink=Savannah State |cfb page exists= |note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=10 |picknum=256 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Gregg |last=Gerken |playerpageexists=no |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Northern Arizona University |collegeteam=Northern Arizona Lumberjacks |collegelink=Northern Arizona |cfb page exists= yes|note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=10 |picknum=265 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Mike |last=Mayock |position=Safety |collegeyear=1980 |college=Boston College |collegeteam=Boston College Eagles |collegelink=Boston College |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=10 |picknum=266 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=James |last=Murphy |dab=James Murphy (gridiron football) |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Utah State University |collegeteam=Utah State Aggies |collegelink=Utah State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=10 |picknum=267 |team=Washington Redskins |first=Allan |last=Kennedy |position=Tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Washington State University |collegeteam=Washington State Cougars |collegelink=Washington State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=10 |picknum=268 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Robert |last=Parham |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Grambling State University |collegeteam=Grambling State Tigers |collegelink=Grambling |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=10 |picknum=269 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Robert |last=Alexander |dab=Robert Alexander (American football) |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=West Virginia University |collegeteam=West Virginia Mountaineers |collegelink=West Virginia |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=10 |picknum=270 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Larry |last=Jones |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Colorado State University |collegeteam=Colorado State Rams |collegelink=Colorado State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=10 |picknum=271 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Dean |last=Prater |position=Defensive end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Oklahoma State University–Stillwater |collegeteam=Oklahoma State Cowboys |collegelink=Oklahoma State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=11 |picknum=292 |team=Pittsburgh Steelers |first=Rick |last=Trocano |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Pittsburgh |collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers |collegelink=Pittsburgh |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=11 |picknum=293 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=Brent |last=Knourek |playerpageexists=no |position=Fullback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Oregon State University |collegeteam=Oregon State Beavers |collegelink=Oregon State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=11 |picknum=294 |team=Detroit Lions |first=Willie |last=Jackson |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Mississippi State University |collegeteam=Mississippi State Bulldogs |collegelink=Mississippi State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=11 |picknum=295 |team=New England Patriots |first=Brian |last=Buckley |playerpageexists=no |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Harvard University |collegeteam=Harvard Crimson |collegelink=Harvard |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=11 |picknum=297 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Claude |last=Matthews |playerpageexists=no |position=Guard |collegeyear=1980 |college=Auburn University |collegeteam=Auburn Tigers |collegelink=Auburn |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

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{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=11 |picknum=299 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Buster |last=Barnett |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Jackson State University |collegeteam=Jackson State Tigers |collegelink=Jackson State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=11 |picknum=300 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Carlos |last=Bradley |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Wake Forest University |collegeteam=Wake Forest Demon Deacons |collegelink=Wake Forest |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=11 |picknum=301 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Keith |last=Chappelle |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Iowa |collegeteam=Iowa Hawkeyes |collegelink=Iowa |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=11 |picknum=302 |team=Dallas Cowboys |first=Tim |last=Morrison |playerpageexists=no |position=Guard |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Georgia |collegeteam=Georgia Bulldogs |collegelink=Georgia |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=11 |picknum=303 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Gail |last=Davis |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Virginia Union University |collegeteam=Virginia Union Panthers |collegelink=Virginia Union |cfb page exists= |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=11 |picknum=304 |team=Oakland Raiders |first=Chester |last=Willis |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Auburn University |collegeteam=Auburn Tigers |collegelink=Auburn |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=305 |team=New Orleans Saints |first=Jim |last=Wilks |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=San Diego State University |collegeteam=San Diego State Aztecs |collegelink=San Diego State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=306 |team=Seattle Seahawks |first=Jeff |last=Bednarek |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of the Pacific |collegeteam=Pacific Tigers |collegelink=Pacific |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=307 |team=New York Giants |first=Mike |last=Maher |playerpageexists=no |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Western Illinois University |collegeteam=Western Illinois Leathernecks |collegelink=Western Illinois |cfb page exists= |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=308 |team=New York Jets |first=Mike |last=Moeller |playerpageexists=no |position=Tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Drake University |collegeteam=Drake Bulldogs |collegelink=Drake |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=309 |team=St. Louis Cardinals |teamdab=St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |first=Joe |last=Adams |playerpageexists=no|position=Guard |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Nebraska–Lincoln |collegeteam=Nebraska Cornhuskers |collegelink=Nebraska |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=310 |team=Tampa Bay Buccaneers |first=Brad |last=White |dab=Brad White (defensive lineman) |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Tennessee |collegeteam=Tennessee Volunteers |collegelink=Tennessee |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=311 |team=Green Bay Packers |first=Cliff |last=Lewis |dab=Cliff Lewis (linebacker) |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Southern Mississippi |collegeteam=Southern Miss Golden Eagles |collegelink=Southern Miss |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=312 |team=Cincinnati Bengals |first=Mark |last=O'Connell |playerpageexists=no |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Ball State University |collegeteam=Ball State Cardinals |collegelink=Ball State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=313 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Major |last=Ogilvie |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Alabama |collegeteam=Alabama Crimson Tide |collegelink=Alabama |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=314 |team=Washington Redskins |first=Clint |last=Didier |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Portland State University |collegeteam=Portland State Vikings |collegelink=Portland State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=315 |team=Baltimore Colts |first=Eric |last=Scoggins |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Southern California |collegeteam=USC Trojans |collegelink=USC |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=316 |team=Chicago Bears |first=Bob |last=Shupryt |playerpageexists=no|position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of New Mexico |collegeteam=New Mexico Lobos |collegelink=New Mexico |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=317 |team=Denver Broncos |first=John |last=Hankerd |playerpageexists=no |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Notre Dame |collegeteam=Notre Dame Fighting Irish |collegelink=Notre Dame |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=318 |team=Miami Dolphins |first=John |last=Alford |playerpageexists=no |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=South Carolina State University |collegeteam=South Carolina State Bulldogs |collegelink=South Carolina State |cfb page exists= yes|note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=319 |team=Kansas City Chiefs |first=Bob |last=Gagliano |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Utah State University |collegeteam=Utah State Aggies |collegelink=Utah State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=320 |team=Minnesota Vikings |first=Brian |last=Williams |playerpageexists=no |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=Southern University |collegeteam=Southern Jaguars |collegelink=Southern |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=321 |team=Denver Broncos |first=Mandel |last=Robinson |playerpageexists=no |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Wyoming |collegeteam=Wyoming Cowboys |collegelink=Wyoming |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=322 |team=San Francisco 49ers |first=Joe |last=Adams |dab=Joe Adams (quarterback) |position=Quarterback |collegeyear=1980 |college=Tennessee State University |collegeteam=Tennessee State Tigers |collegelink=Tennessee State |cfb page exists= yes|note=from Pittsburgh }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=323 |team=New England Patriots |first=Cris |last=Crissy |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Princeton University |collegeteam=Princeton Tigers |collegelink=Princeton |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=324 |team=Houston Oilers |first=Bill |last=Capece |position=Kicker |collegeyear=1980 |college=Florida State University |collegeteam=Florida State Seminoles |collegelink=Florida State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=325 |team=Cleveland Browns |first=Kevin |last=McGill |playerpageexists=no |position=Tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Oregon |collegeteam=Oregon Ducks |collegelink=Oregon |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=326 |team=Buffalo Bills |first=Keith |last=Clark |playerpageexists=no |position=Linebacker |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Memphis |collegeteam=Memphis State Tigers |collegelink=Memphis State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=327 |team=San Diego Chargers |first=Stacy |last=Charles |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Bethune–Cookman University |collegeteam=Bethune–Cookman Wildcats |collegelink=Bethune–Cookman|cfb page exists= yes|note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=328 |team=Los Angeles Rams |first=Jairo |last=Penaranda |position=Running back |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of California, Los Angeles |collegeteam=UCLA Bruins |collegelink=UCLA |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=329 |team=Dallas Cowboys|first=Nate |last=Lundy |playerpageexists=no |position=Wide receiver |collegeyear=1980 |college=Indiana University Bloomington |collegeteam=Indiana Hoosiers |collegelink=Indiana |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=330 |team=Atlanta Falcons |first=Mark |last=McCants |position=Defensive tackle |collegeyear=1980 |college=Temple University |collegeteam=Temple Owls |collegelink=Temple |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=331 |team=Philadelphia Eagles |first=Ray |last=Ellis |dab=Ray Ellis (American football) |position=Defensive back |collegeyear=1980 |college=Ohio State University |collegeteam=Ohio State Buckeyes |collegelink=Ohio State |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

{{NFLDraft-row |draftyear=1981 |numberofrounds=12 |round=12 |picknum=332 |team=Oakland Raiders |first=Phil |last=Nelson |playerpageexists=no |position=Tight end |collegeyear=1980 |college=University of Delaware |collegeteam=Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens |collegelink=Delaware |cfb page exists=yes |note= }}

Supplemental draft

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 |round=1 | picknum=| firstpickinround=yes | team=New Orleans Saints | first=Dave | last=Wilson | dab=Dave Wilson (American football) | position=Quarterback | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Illinois | collegeteam=Illinois Fighting Illini | collegelink=Illinois |note= |cfb page exists=yes }}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 |round=11 | picknum= | team=New England Patriots | first=Chy | last=Davidson | position=Wide receiver | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Rhode Island | collegeteam=Rhode Island Rams | collegelink=Rhode Island |note= |cfb page exists=yes }}

Hall of Famers

Mike Singletary, linebacker from Baylor, taken 2nd round 38th overall by the Chicago Bears

:Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1998.List of 1990s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com ^{{{cite web|title=Pro Football Hall of Fame |url=http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#1990s |access-date=2008-10-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html |archive-date=2008-07-31 |url-status=dead }}}

Lawrence Taylor, linebacker from North Carolina, taken 1st round 2nd overall by the New York Giants

:Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1999.

Ronnie Lott, cornerback from Southern California, taken 1st round 8th overall by the San Francisco 49ers

:Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2000.List of 2000s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com ^{{{cite web|title=Pro Football Hall of Fame |url=http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html#2000s |access-date=2008-10-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080731024937/http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/years.html |archive-date=2008-07-31 |url-status=dead }}}

Howie Long, defensive tackle from Villanova, taken 2nd round 48th overall by the Oakland Raiders

:Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2000.

Rickey Jackson, linebacker from Pittsburgh, taken 2nd round 51st overall by the New Orleans Saints

:Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2010.Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010 announced ^{{{cite web|title= Pro Football Hall of Fame |url=http://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/2010/2/6/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-announced/ |access-date=2010-02-07| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100207130557/http://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/2010/2/6/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2010-announced/| archive-date= 7 February 2010 | url-status= live}}}

Russ Grimm, offensive guard from Pittsburgh, taken 3rd round 69th overall by the Washington Redskins

:Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2010.

Kenny Easley, safety from UCLA, taken 1st round 4th overall by the Seattle Seahawks

:Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2017.

Sam Mills, linebacker from Montclair State, signed undrafted by the Cleveland Browns

:Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2022 (posthumous).

Notable undrafted players

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{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Atlanta Falcons | first=Jeff | last=Brockhaus | dab= | position=Kicker | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Missouri | collegeteam=Missouri Tigers | collegelink=Missouri | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Atlanta Falcons | first=Blane | last=Gaison | dab= | position=Safety | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Hawaii | collegeteam=Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | collegelink=Hawaii | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Atlanta Falcons | first=Floyd | last=Hodge | dab= | position=Wide receiver | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Utah | collegeteam=Utah Utes | collegelink=Utah | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Atlanta Falcons | first=Mick | last=Luckhurst | dab= | position=Kicker | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of California, Berkeley | collegeteam=California Golden Bears | collegelink=California | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Atlanta Falcons | first=Stan | last=Talley | dab= | position=Punter | collegeyear=1980 | college=Texas Christian University | collegeteam=TCU Horned Frogs | collegelink=TCU | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Baltimore Colts | first=Dave | last=Shula | dab= | position=Wide receiver | collegeyear=1980 | college=Dartmouth College | collegeteam=Dartmouth Big Green | collegelink=Dartmouth | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Buffalo Bills | first=Joe | last=Bock | dab=Joe Bock (American football) | position=Center | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Virginia | collegeteam=Virginia Cavaliers | collegelink=Virginia | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Buffalo Bills | first=Mike | last=Humiston | dab= | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1980 | college=Weber State University | collegeteam=Weber State Wildcats | collegelink=Weber State | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Buffalo Bills | first=Mark | last=Roopenian | dab= | position=Defensive tackle | collegeyear=1980 | college=Boston College | collegeteam=Boston College Eagles | collegelink=Boston College | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Chicago Bears | first=Leslie | last=Frazier | dab= | position=Cornerback | collegeyear=1980 | college=Alcorn State University | collegeteam=Alcorn State Braves | collegelink=Alcorn State | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Chicago Bears | first=Jay | last=Hilgenberg | dab= | position=Center | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Iowa | collegeteam=Iowa Hawkeyes | collegelink=Iowa | probowl=yes | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Cleveland Browns | first=Bill | last=Hill | dab=Bill Hill (American football) | position=Cornerback | collegeyear=1980 | college=Rutgers University | collegeteam=Rutgers Scarlet Knights | collegelink=Rutgers | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | round= | picknum= | team=Cleveland Browns | first=Sam | last=Mills | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1980 | college=Montclair State University | collegeteam=Montclair State Red Hawks | collegelink=Montclair State | hof=yes | probowl=yes | note= | cfb page exists=no}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Dallas Cowboys | first=Michael | last=Downs | dab= | position=Safety | collegeyear=1980 | college=Rice University | collegeteam=Rice Owls | collegelink=Rice | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Dallas Cowboys | first=Joey | last=Hackett | dab= | position=Tight end | collegeyear=1980 | college=Elon University | collegeteam=Elon Phoenix | collegelink=Elon | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=no}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Dallas Cowboys | first=Angelo | last=King | dab= | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1980 | college=South Carolina State University | collegeteam=South Carolina State Bulldogs | collegelink=South Carolina State | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Dallas Cowboys | first=Ron | last=Spears | dab= | position=Defensive end | collegeyear=1980 | college=San Diego State University | collegeteam=San Diego State Aztecs | collegelink=San Diego State | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Dallas Cowboys | first=Everson | last=Walls | dab= | position=Cornerback | collegeyear=1980 | college=Grambling State University | collegeteam=Grambling State Tigers | collegelink=Grambling State | probowl=yes | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Dallas Cowboys | first=Steve | last=Wright | dab=Steve Wright (American football, born 1959) | position=Offensive tackle | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Northern Iowa | collegeteam=Northern Iowa Panthers | collegelink=Northern Iowa | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Denver Broncos | first=Steve | last=Trimble | dab= | position=Defensive back | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Maryland | collegeteam=Maryland Terrapins | collegelink=Maryland | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Green Bay Packers | first=Rick | last=Kehr | position=Guard | collegeyear=1980 | college=Carthage College | collegeteam=Carthage Red Men | collegelink=Carthage | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=no}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Green Bay Packers | first=Greg | last=Knafelc | position=Quarterback | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Notre Dame | collegeteam=Notre Dame Fighting Irish | collegelink=Notre Dame | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Green Bay Packers | first=David | last=Petway | position=Safety | collegeyear=1980 | college=Northern Illinois University | collegeteam=Northern Illinois Huskies | collegelink=Northern Illinois | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Green Bay Packers | first=Randy | last=Scott | dab=Randy Scott (American football) | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Alabama | collegeteam=Alabama Crimson Tide | collegelink=Alabama | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | round= | picknum= | team=Houston Oilers | first=Rich | last=Karlis | position=Kicker | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Cincinnati | collegeteam=Cincinnati Bearcats | collegelink=Cincinnati | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Kansas City Chiefs | first=Deron | last=Cherry | dab= | position=safety | collegeyear=1980 | college=Rutgers University | collegeteam=Rutgers Scarlet Knights | collegelink=Rutgers | probowl=yes | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Los Angeles Rams | first=Marcus | last=Anderson | dab= | position=Wide receiver | collegeyear=1980 | college=Tulane University | collegeteam=Tulane Green Wave | collegelink=Tulane | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Los Angeles Rams | first=Jeff | last=Kemp | dab= | position=Quarterback | collegeyear=1980 | college=Dartmouth College | collegeteam=Dartmouth Big Green | collegelink=Dartmouth | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Miami Dolphins | first=Rodell | last=Thomas | dab= | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1980 | college=Alabama State University | collegeteam=Alabama State Hornets | collegelink=Alabama State | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=no}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=New England Patriots | first=Rich | last=Camarillo | dab= | position=Punter | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Washington | collegeteam=Washington Huskies | collegelink=Washington | probowl=yes | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=New England Patriots | first=Tim | last=Ross | dab=Tim Ross (American football) | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1980 | college=Bowling Green State University | collegeteam=Bowling Green Falcons | collegelink=Bowling Green | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=New England Patriots | first=John | last=Tautolo | dab= | position=Guard | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of California, Los Angeles | collegeteam=UCLA Bruins | collegelink=UCLA | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=New Orleans Saints | first=Monte | last=Bennett | dab= | position=Defensive tackle | collegeyear=1980 | college=Kansas State University | collegeteam=Kansas State Wildcats | collegelink=Kansas State | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=New Orleans Saints | first=Victor | last=Jackson | dab=Victor Jackson (American football) | position=Safety | collegeyear=1980 | college=Bowie State University | collegeteam=Bowie State Bulldogs | collegelink=Bowie State | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=no}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=New Orleans Saints | first=Steve | last=Parker | dab=Steve Parker (defensive end, born 1959) | position=Defensive end | collegeyear=1980 | college=Eastern Illinois University | collegeteam=Eastern Illinois Panthers | collegelink=Eastern Illinois | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=New Orleans Saints | first=Frank | last=Wattelet | dab= | position=Safety | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Kansas | collegeteam=Kansas Jayhawks | collegelink=Kansas | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=New York Giants | first=Leon | last=Bright | dab= | position=Running back | collegeyear=1980 | college=Florida State University | collegeteam=Florida State Seminoles | collegelink=Florida State | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=New York Giants | first=Jim | last=Burt | dab=Jim Burt (American football) | position=Defensive tackle | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Miami | collegeteam=Miami Hurricanes | collegelink=Miami | probowl=yes | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=New York Jets | first=Joe | last=Pellegrini | position=Offensive guard | collegeyear=1980 | college=Harvard University | collegeteam=Harvard Crimson | collegelink=Harvard | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Oakland Raiders | first=Paul | last=Davis | dab=Paul Davis (linebacker) | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of North Carolina | collegeteam=North Carolina Tar Heels | collegelink=North Carolina | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Philadelphia Eagles | first=Greg | last=Brown | dab=Greg Brown (American football player) | position=Defensive tackle | position2=Defensive end | collegeyear=1980 | college=Kansas State University | collegeteam=Kansas State Wildcats | collegelink=Kansas State | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Philadelphia Eagles | first=Frank | last=Giddens | dab= | position=Tackle | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of New Mexico | collegeteam=New Mexico Lobos | collegelink=New Mexico | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Philadelphia Eagles | first=Lyndell | last=Jones | dab= | position=Cornerback | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Hawaii | collegeteam=Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | collegelink=Hawaii | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Philadelphia Eagles | first=Buddy | last=Moor | dab= | position=Defensive end | collegeyear=1980 | college=Eastern Kentucky University | collegeteam=Eastern Kentucky Colonels | collegelink=Eastern Kentucky | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Philadelphia Eagles | first=Chuck | last=Pitcock | dab= | position=Offensive guard | collegeyear=1980 | college=Tulane University | collegeteam=Tulane Green Wave | collegelink=Tulane | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Philadelphia Eagles | first=Jay | last=Repko | dab= | position=Tight end | collegeyear=1980 | college=Ursinus College | collegeteam=Ursinus Bears | collegelink=Ursinus | conference=MAC | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=no}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Pittsburgh Steelers | first=David | last=Trout | dab= | position=Kicker | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Pittsburgh | collegeteam=Pittsburgh Panthers | collegelink=Pittsburgh | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=San Diego Chargers | first=Rick | last=Ackerman | dab= | position=Defensive tackle | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Memphis | collegeteam=Memphis State Tigers | collegelink=Memphis State | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=San Francisco 49ers | first=Matt | last=Bouza | dab= | position=Wide receiver | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of California, Berkeley | collegeteam=California Golden Bears | collegelink=California | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=San Francisco 49ers | first=Rick | last=Gervais | dab= | position=Safety | collegeyear=1980 | college=Stanford University | collegeteam=Stanford Cardinals | collegelink=Stanford | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=San Francisco 49ers | first=Jim | last=Looney | dab= | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1980 | college=Purdue University | collegeteam=Purdue Boilermakers | collegelink=Purdue | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=San Francisco 49ers | first=Milt | last=McColl | dab= | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1980 | college=Stanford University | collegeteam=Stanford Cardinals | collegelink=Stanford | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Seattle Seahawks | first=Wilson | last=Alvarez | dab=Wilson Alvarez (American football) | position=Kicker | collegeyear=1980 | college=Southeastern Louisiana University | collegeteam=Southeastern Louisiana Lions | collegelink=Southeastern Louisiana | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Seattle Seahawks | first=Greg | last=Gaines | dab=Greg Gaines (linebacker) | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Tennessee | collegeteam=Tennessee Volunteers | collegelink=Tennessee | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Seattle Seahawks | first=Paul | last=Johns | dab=Paul Johns (American football)| position=Wide receiver | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Tulsa | collegeteam=Tulsa Golden Hurricane | collegelink=Tulsa | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Seattle Seahawks | first=Gregg | last=Johnson | dab=Gregg Johnson (American football) | position=Cornerback | position2=Safety | collegeyear=1980 | college=Oklahoma State University | collegeteam=Oklahoma State Cowboys | collegelink=Oklahoma State | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Seattle Seahawks | first=Eugene | last=Rowell | position=Defensive tackle | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Dubuque | collegeteam=Dubuque Spartans | collegelink=Dubuque | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=no}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Seattle Seahawks | first=Harry | last=Sydney | position=Running back | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Kansas | collegeteam=Kansas Jayhawks | collegelink=Kansas | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Seattle Seahawks | first=Mike | last=Tice | position=Tight end | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Maryland, College Park | collegeteam=Maryland Terrapins | collegelink=Maryland | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Washington Redskins | first=Neil | last=Elshire | dab= | position=Defensive end | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Oregon | collegeteam=Oregon Ducks | collegelink=Oregon | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Washington Redskins | first=Mel | last=Kaufman | dab= | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1980 | college=California Polytechnic State University | collegeteam=Cal Poly Mustangs | collegelink=Cal Poly | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Washington Redskins | first=Joe | last=Jacoby | dab= | position=Offensive tackle | collegeyear=1980 | college=University of Louisville | collegeteam=Louisville Cardinals | collegelink=Louisville | probowl=yes | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Washington Redskins | first=Dave | last=Smigelsky | dab= | position=Punter | collegeyear=1980 | college=Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | collegeteam=Virginia Tech Gobblers |collegelink=Virginia Tech | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=yes}}

{{NFLDraft-row| draftyear=1981 | undrafted=yes | team=Washington Redskins | first=Herb | last=Spencer | dab= | position=Linebacker | collegeyear=1980 | college=Newberry College | collegeteam=Newberry Wolves | collegelink=Newberry | probowl=no | note= | cfb page exists=no}}

References

External links

[http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?season=1981 NFL.com – 1981 Draft]
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[http://www.profootballhof.com/history/general/draft/1981.jsp Pro Football Hall of Fame]

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