List of Delta State Statesmen in the NFL draft

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This is a list of Delta State Statesmen football players in the NFL draft .

Contents

Key

BBackK Kicker NT Nose tackle
C Center LB Linebacker FB Fullback
DB Defensive back P Punter HB Halfback
DE Defensive end QB Quarterback WR Wide receiver
DT Defensive tackle RB Running back G Guard
E End T Offensive tackle TE Tight end
= Pro Bowler
= Hall of Famer

Selections

YearRoundPickOverallPlayerTeamPosition
1966 914139 Jack Gregory Cleveland Browns DE
1967 1424365 John Bishop Kansas City Chiefs DT
175424 Bill Buckner Atlanta Falcons QB
1991 121307 Tim Edwards New England Patriots DT
2004 422118 Anthony Maddox Jacksonville Jaguars DT

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References

  1. "NFL draftees from Delta State". DraftHistory.com. Retrieved May 2, 2024.