1979 Draft
| Round | Pick # | Overall | Name | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 17 | Don Smith | Defensive End | Miami (FL) |
| 2 | 21 | 49 | Pat Howell | Guard | USC |
| 3 | 17 | 75 | James Mayberry | Running Back | Colorado |
| 3 | 23 | 79 | William Andrews | Running Back | Auburn |
| 4 | 18 | 100 | Lynn Cain | Running Back | USC |
| 4 | 19 | 101 | Charles Johnson | Defensive Back | Grambling |
| 5 | 17 | 127 | Mike Zele | Defensive Tackle | Kent State |
| 6 | 17 | 154 | Mike Moroski | Quarterback | UC Davis |
| 7 | 21 | 186 | Roger Westlund | Offensive Tackle | Washington |
| 8 | 20 | 212 | Keith Miller | Linebacker | Northeastern State (OK) |
| 9 | 19 | 239 | Dave Parkin | Defensive Back | Utah State |
| 10 | 18 | 266 | Bruce Beekley | Linebacker | Oregon |
| 11 | 17 | 292 | Bill Leer | Center | Colorado State |
| 12 | 20 | 323 | Stuart Walker | Linebacker | Colorado |
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