This is a list of Savannah State Tigers football players in the NFL Draft.
B | Back | K | 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 |
Year | Round | Pick | Overall | Player | Team | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1981 | 10 | 4 | 192 | Ken Dawson | Seattle Seahawks | RB |
1990 | 7 | 27 | 192 | Shannon Sharpe | Denver Broncos | TE |
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The Savannah State Tigers football team represents Savannah State University in college football. The Tigers are members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). The football team is traditionally the most popular sport at Savannah State and home games are played at Ted A. Wright Stadium in Savannah, Georgia.
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