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Montana was selected by the 49ers with the 82nd overall choice in the 1979 NFL draft. The player selected 81st was center Mike Wellman from Kansas by the Los Angeles Rams. Wellman played two seasons in the NFL (1979-1980) with the Green Bay Packers, primarily on special teams.
Two future Hall of Famers were selected ahead of Montana in 1979 ... DL Dan Hampton was selected 4th overall by the Chicago Bears and TE Kellen Winslow was the 13th overall selection by the San Diego Chargers.
There were some other pretty good players selected ahead of Montana ... Phil Simms, Ottis Anderson, Al Harris, Marty Lyons, Dan Ross, Fred Smerlas, Mark Gastineau, and Tony Nathan.
Co-author of 'The Catch', WR Dwight Clark, was selected 249th overall by the 49ers in 1979.
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Who was in NFL first Joe Montana or John Elway?
Joe Montana was first in 1979 he was drafted. John Elway was drafted in 1983
What pick was Joe Montana drafted?
Round 3, Pick 82, by the 49ers.
Who was the quarterback before Joe Montana?
Steve Deberg
How many rings did joe Montana win without Jerry Rice?
Two - 1981 and 1984. Rice was drafted in 1985.
Who was the 49ers quarterback before Steve young?
Joe Montana
Who has A us city called after him?
Joe Montana has a city called Joe named for him in Montana. Joe, Montana
How many does joe Montana?
joe Montana has 4 rings
Is joe Montana the man in the celebrex commercial?
No!, Definitely not Joe Montana.
How many ring joe Montana?
joe Montana has 4 rings
How many rings Joe Montana have?
joe Montana has 4 rings
How many rings does Joe Montana?
joe Montana has 4 rings
Is Joe Montana right handed?
joe montana is right handed
