Ron Shumon

Cincinnati Bengals 238th overall

Ron Shumon is a former outside linebacker out of Wichita State University, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 238th overall pick (round 9) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers.

Draft Details

Year

1978

Round

Round 9

Pick

238th overall

Team

Cincinnati Bengals

Position

OLB

College

Wichita State University

Ron Shumon Career Stats

Career History

Cincinnati Bengals (1978)
San Francisco 49ers (1979)

Born: Flint, Michigan, U.S. · Height: 6-1

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

Draft Class Context

Ron Shumon was the 3rd of 4 OLBs selected in the 1978 draft. The 238th overall pick has been used 38 times in draft history. Wichita State University had 2 players drafted in 1978, including Ted Vincent. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.

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