1979 NFL Draft

The 1979 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 May 3–4, 1979. The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season.

Hall of famers

 * Kellen Winslow, Tight End from Missouri taken 1st round 13th overall by the San Diego Chargers.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1995.


 * Joe Montana, Quarterback from Notre Dame taken 3rd round 82nd overall by the San Francisco 49ers.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2000.


 * Dan Hampton, Defensive Tackle from Arkansas taken 1st round 4th overall by the Chicago Bears.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2002.