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O. J. Simpson, running back from Southern California, taken 1st round 1st overall by AFL's Buffalo Bills :Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1985. •
Joe Greene, defensive tackle from North Texas, taken 1st round 4th overall by Pittsburgh Steelers :Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1987. •
Charlie Joiner, wide receiver from Grambling State, taken 4th round 93rd overall by AFL's Houston Oilers :Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1996. •
Ken Riley, defensive back from Florida A&M, taken 6th round 135th overall by Cincinnati Bengals :Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2023. ==Notable undrafted players==