NFL Records
Wayne Dorton is a former guard out of Arkansas State, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 137th overall pick (round 6) in the 1972 NFL Draft.
Draft Details
Wayne Dorton Draft Context
Wayne Dorton was the 137th overall pick in the 1972 NFL Draft, selected by the New Orleans Saints.
Picks Around Wayne Dorton
| Pick | Player | Pos | Team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | Joe Bullard | DB | Houston Oilers | Tulane |
| 135 | Don Heater | RB | St. Louis Cardinals | Montana Tech |
| 136 | Elmer Allen | LB | Houston Oilers | Ole Miss |
| 138 | Nate Ross | DB | Green Bay Packers | Bethune-Cookman |
| 140 | Mike Perfetti | DB | Atlanta Falcons | Minnesota |
New Orleans Saints 1972 Draft Class
Other New Orleans Saints picks in 1972 include Royce Smith (OG, round 1), Willie Hall (LB, round 2), Robert Kuziel (round 3), Tom Myers (DB, round 3), Mike Crangle (DE, round 4), Joe Federspiel (LB, round 4), Bill Butler (RB, round 5), Carl Johnson (OT, round 5), Bo Davies (DB, round 5), Curt Watson (RB, round 6), Ernie Jackson (DB, round 7).
Other Arkansas State players drafted in 1972 include Bill Phillips, Dennis Meyer, Calvin Harrell.
No NFL career statistics are available for Wayne Dorton in our sources (nflverse, Wikipedia).
Draft Class Context
Wayne Dorton was the 7th of 12 OGs selected in the 1972 draft. The 137th overall pick has been used 57 times in draft history. Arkansas State had 4 players drafted in 1972, among them Bill Phillips and Dennis Meyer. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
Shop Related Gear
As an Amazon Associate, NFL Records earns from qualifying purchases. Links open Amazon in a new tab.