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Mel Land
Mel Land is a former linebacker out of Michigan State, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 63rd overall pick (round 3) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Toronto Argonauts and Michigan Panthers.
Draft Details
Mel Land Career Stats
Career Totals
| Fumble recoveries |
|---|
| 1 |
Career History
- Miami Dolphins (1979)
- San Francisco 49ers (1980)
- Toronto Argonauts (1982)
- Michigan Panthers (1983)
- Birmingham Stallions (1983)
Born: Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-3
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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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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