The Samford University Samford Bulldogs football team has had eight players drafted into the National Football League (NFL) since the league began holding drafts in 1936. Samford has had two former players selected to a Pro Bowl.
Selections Year Round Pick Overall Player name Position NFL team Notes 1967 Wide receiver Houston Oilers — 1969 Defensive end Baltimore Colts — 2006 Defensive back Tennessee Titans Pro Bowl (2008) 2012 Defensive back New Orleans Saints — 2013 Defensive tackle Pittsburgh Steelers — 2015 Defensive back San Francisco 49ers — 2016 Defensive back Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl (2020) 2022 Wide receiver Denver Broncos —
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