1980 NFL Draft

The 1980 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 29–30, 1980. The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season. This Draft is notable as the first that ESPN aired in its entirety.

Hall of famers

 * Anthony Muñoz, Offensive Tackle from University of Southern California taken 1st round 3rd overall by the Cincinnati Bengals.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1998.


 * Dwight Stephenson, Center from the University of Alabama taken 2nd round 48th overall by the Miami Dolphins.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1998.


 * Art Monk, Wide Receiver from Syracuse University taken 1st round 18th overall by the Washington Redskins.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2008.