List of Samford Bulldogs in the NFL draft
The Samford University Samford Bulldogs football team has had eight players drafted into the National Football League (NFL) since the league began holding drafts in 1936. Samford has had two former players selected to a Pro Bowl.
Selections
[edit]| Year | Round | Pick | Overall | Player name | Position | NFL team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 16 | 5 | 398 | Rex Keeling | Wide receiver | Houston Oilers | — |
| 1969 | 7 | 7 | 163 | Gary Fleming | Defensive end | Baltimore Colts | — |
| 2006 | 7 | 7 | 215 | Cortland Finnegan | Defensive back | Tennessee Titans | Pro Bowl (2008) |
| 2012 | 5 | 27 | 162 | Corey White | Defensive back | New Orleans Saints | — |
| 2013 | 7 | 17 | 223 | Nick Williams | Defensive tackle | Pittsburgh Steelers | — |
| 2015 | 2 | 14 | 46 | Jaquiski Tartt | Defensive back | San Francisco 49ers | — |
| 2016 | 2 | 31 | 62 | James Bradberry | Defensive back | Carolina Panthers | Pro Bowl (2020) |
| 2022 | 5 | 19 | 162 | Montrell Washington | Wide receiver | Denver Broncos | — |
References
[edit]- ^ "Samford Drafted Players/Alumni". Sports Reference, LLC. Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.