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1979 NFL Draft History - Round 3

MyNFLDraft.com brings you round-by-round NFL Draft History dating back to 1967. NFL draft results for each year can be found in the left side navigation.

Starting in 1976, Mr. Irrelevant was first awarded to the player who was selected last overall. Check out the list of Mr. Irrelvent’s.

Each year leading up to the draft, we will provide you frequently updated NFL Mock Draft, player profiles and videos, traded draft picks, prospect lists, and combine results.

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Draft#:57
Michael Jackson
Ht/Wt:
Position:LB
Drafted From: Washington
Draft#:58
Jeff Moore
Ht/Wt:
Position:WR
Drafted From: Tennessee
Draft#:59
Barney Cotton
Ht/Wt:
Position:G
Drafted From: Nebraska
Draft#:60
Jerry Eckwood
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Arkansas
Draft#:61
Tony Nathan
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Alabama
Draft#:62
Jon Borchardt
Ht/Wt:
Position:G
Drafted From: Montana State
Draft#:63
Mel Land
Ht/Wt:
Position:LB
Drafted From: Michigan State
Draft#:64
Joe Bostic
Ht/Wt:
Position:G
Drafted From: Clemson
Draft#:65
Ronnie Lee
Ht/Wt:
Position:T
Drafted From: Baylor
Draft#:66
Willie McClendon
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Georgia
Draft#:67
Bo Robinson
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: West Texas A&M
Draft#:68
Donald Dykes
Ht/Wt:
Position:DB
Drafted From: Southeastern Louisiana
Draft#:69
Kim Anderson
Ht/Wt:
Position:DB
Drafted From: Arizona State
Draft#:70
Jim Ramey
Ht/Wt:
Position:DE
Drafted From: Kentucky
Draft#:71
Charles Johnson
Ht/Wt:
Position:NT
Drafted From: Maryland
Draft#:72
Kenny King
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Oklahoma
Draft#:73
Cliff Thrift
Ht/Wt:
Position:LB
Drafted From: East Central (OK)
Draft#:74
Tony Franklin
Ht/Wt:
Position:K
Drafted From: Texas A&M
Draft#:75
James Mayberry
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Colorado
Draft#:76
Doug Cosbie
Ht/Wt:
Position:TE
Drafted From: Santa Clara
Draft#:77
Bruce Radford
Ht/Wt:
Position:NT
Drafted From: Grambling State
Draft#:78
Reggie Lewis
Ht/Wt:
Position:DE
Drafted From: North Texas
Draft#:79
William Andrews
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Auburn
Draft#:80
Rick Berns
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Nebraska
Draft#:81
Mike Wellman
Ht/Wt:
Position:C
Drafted From: Kansas
Draft#:82
Joe Montana
Ht/Wt:
Position:QB
Drafted From: Notre Dame