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Bill Matthews is a linebacker who played college football at South Dakota State. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the 5th round (129th overall pick) of the 1978 NFL Draft.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 5
Pick
129th overall
Team
Position
College
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  HOU |
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| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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DE |  Kentucky |
| 1 | 3 |  NO |
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WR |  Florida |
| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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RB |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 6 |  GB |
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WR |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
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TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
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NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
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DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
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OT | Stanford |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
 Johnnie Dirden |
WR | Sam Houston State |