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1979 NFL Draft History - Round 5

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#:111
Thomas Seabron
Ht/Wt:
Position:LB
Drafted From: Michigan
Draft#:112
Earl Gant
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Missouri
Draft#:113
Casey Merrill
Ht/Wt:
Position:DE
Drafted From: California-Davis
Draft#:114
Rod Kush
Ht/Wt:
Position:DB
Drafted From: Nebraska-Omaha
Draft#:115
Larry Braziel
Ht/Wt:
Position:DB
Drafted From: USC
Draft#:116
Dan Manucci
Ht/Wt:
Position:QB
Drafted From: Kansas State
Draft#:117
Cleveland Jackson
Ht/Wt:
Position:TE
Drafted From: Nevada-Las Vegas
Draft#:118
Steve Henry
Ht/Wt:
Position:DB
Drafted From: Emporia State
Draft#:119
Jerry Aldridge
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Angelo State
Draft#:120
Harlan Huckleby
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Michigan
Draft#:121
Bob Hukill
Ht/Wt:
Position:--
Drafted From: North Carolina
Draft#:122
Victor Hicks
Ht/Wt:
Position:TE
Drafted From: Oklahoma
Draft#:123
Kelly Kirchbaum
Ht/Wt:
Position:LB
Drafted From: Kentucky
Draft#:124
Rich Dimler
Ht/Wt:
Position:NT
Drafted From: USC
Draft#:125
Stan Blinka
Ht/Wt:
Position:LB
Drafted From: Sam Houston State
Draft#:126
Scott Fitzkee
Ht/Wt:
Position:WR
Drafted From: Penn State
Draft#:127
Mike Zele
Ht/Wt:
Position:NT
Drafted From: Kent State
Draft#:128
Curtis Anderson
Ht/Wt:
Position:DE
Drafted From: Central State (Ohio)
Draft#:129
Jerry Meter
Ht/Wt:
Position:--
Drafted From: Michigan
Draft#:130
Mark Bell
Ht/Wt:
Position:WR
Drafted From: Colorado State
Draft#:131
Walt Brown
Ht/Wt:
Position:--
Drafted From: Pittsburgh
Draft#:132
Rick Leach
Ht/Wt:
Position:--
Drafted From: Michigan
Draft#:133
Chuck Fusina
Ht/Wt:
Position:QB
Drafted From: Penn State
Draft#:134
Don Bessillieu
Ht/Wt:
Position:DB
Drafted From: Georgia Tech
Draft#:135
John Zamberlin
Ht/Wt:
Position:LB
Drafted From: Pacific Lutheran
Draft#:136
Ron Springs
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Ohio State
Draft#:137
Dwaine Board
Ht/Wt:
Position:DE
Drafted From: North Carolina A&T