Anthony Munoz was drafted No. 3 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980 NFL Draft out of USC. 185 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 138 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 185
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 1381st at USC
- Pro Bowls
- 11
- All-Pro
- 9
The pick
How Anthony Munoz came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
185 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 138 career approximate value
- Games played
- 185
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1381st among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 138100% of career value
- Final season
- 199212 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 9× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Munoz.
Oklahoma · 3× Pro Bowl
Texas
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
USC in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Anthony Munoz in the 1980 NFL Draft
Anthony Munoz is a Offensive tackle out of USC selected No. 3 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980 NFL Draft. 185 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 138 career approximate value USC has produced 252 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Anthony Munoz drafted?
Anthony Munoz was selected No. 3 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/anthony-munoz.
What college did Anthony Munoz play for?
Anthony Munoz played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Anthony Munoz's NFL career turn out?
185 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 138 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 9× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/anthony-munoz.