1976 Lee Roy Selmon DE Oklahoma Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Quarterback Jim Plunkett.
No, OJ was first overall pick in the 1969 NFL draft. First pick in 1968 was Minnesota's selection Ron Yary.
The 1st NFL Draft pick from Michigan State was Guard Sid Wagner. He was the 8th pick in the first round of the 1933 draft by the Detroit Lions.
The first pick of the 1998 NFL draft
The first pick of the 1998 NFL draft
In 1976, the starting salary for a first-round NFL draft pick was around $50,000 per year. This was a significant amount at the time, reflecting the growing popularity and commercialization of professional football. However, salaries for top draft picks have dramatically increased in subsequent decades due to changes in the league's revenue and salary structures.
Eli Manning
Terry Bradshaw
Bruce Smith
Zach Mendes
Sam Bradford.
Andrew Luck