Bob Winkel

Minnesota Vikings 181st pick

DT · Kentucky · 1979–1980

Draft Details

Year

1979

Round

Round 7

Pick

181st overall

Team

Minnesota Vikings

Position

College

Kentucky

Bob Winkel Career Stats

Career History

New York Jets (1979–1980)

Born: Paducah, Kentucky, U.S. · Height: 6-4

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) · Updated Sep 28, 2026

Bob Winkel is a former defensive tackle out of Kentucky, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 181st overall pick (round 7) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Jets.

More from the 1979 Draft

Rd	Pick	Team	Player	Pos	College
1	1	BUF	Tom Cousineau	LB	Ohio State
1	2	KC	Mike Bell	DE	Colorado State
1	3	CIN	Jack Thompson	QB	Washington State
1	4	CHI	Dan Hampton	DT	Arkansas
1	5	BUF	Jerry Butler	WR	Clemson
1	6	BAL	Barry Krauss	LB	Alabama
1	7	NYG	Phil Simms	QB	Morehead State University
1	8	LA	Ottis Anderson	RB	Miami
1	9	CHI	Al Harris	LB	Arizona State
1	10	DET	Keith Dorney	G	Penn State

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