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Former FCS Players Selected in NFL Draft First Round

1979 – Phil Simms, QB, Morehead State: New York Giants, No. 7 Pick

There’s common belief quarterback Doug Williams was the first FCS first-round pick, but his final season at Grambling State in 1977 predated the Division I split. The distinction belongs to Simms, one of three Super Bowl MVPs (21) on this list (also Jerry Rice and Joe Flacco).

1980 – Roynell Young, CB, Alcorn State: Philadelphia Eagles, 23

1983 – Leonard Smith, CB, McNeese State: St. Louis Cardinals, 17

Smith was part of the 2014 College Football Hall of Fame class and had an All-Pro season with the Cardinals in 1986.

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