1979 Baylor Bears football team


The 1979 Baylor Bears football team represented the Baylor University in the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Bears finished the regular season fourth in the Southwest Conference. A win over Clemson in the Peach Bowl capped the season.

Schedule

Game summaries

Peach Bowl

Freshman DB Kyle Woods, who injured his neck in preseason practice, spoke to the team before the game and was on the sidelines in wheelchair as team wore No. 23 towels as tribute.

Roster

Team players drafted into the NFL

The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.
PlayerPositionRoundPickFranchise
William GlassGuard486Cincinnati Bengals
Arland ThompsonGuard4103Chicago Bears
Keith BishopGuard6157Denver Broncos
Bo TaylorRunning backTampa Bay
Andrew MelontreeLinebacker6159Cincinnati Bengals
Gary Don JohnsonDefensive tackle7168Cincinnati Bengals
Kirk CollinsDefensive back7176Los Angeles Rams
Thomas BrownDefensive end11302Philadelphia Eagles
Frank PollardRunning back11305Pittsburgh Steelers
Howard FieldsDefensive back12329Philadelphia Eagles

Awards and honors