Larry Savage was drafted No. 216 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #216
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Larry Savage came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 216
Who came off the board on either side of Larry Savage.
LSU
Northern Illinois
Oklahoma State
Temple
Michigan State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#3
Carl Banks
LB · NYG · 1984
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#142
Ike Reese
LB · PHI · 1998
Michigan State · 1× Pro Bowl
#22
Rob Fredrickson
LB · LV · 1994
Michigan State
#37
Dixon Edwards
LB · DAL · 1991
Michigan State
#65
Carlos Jenkins
LB · MIN · 1991
Michigan State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Larry Savage in the 1980 NFL Draft
Larry Savage is a Linebacker out of Michigan State selected No. 216 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Michigan State has produced 147 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 Larry Savage drafted?
Larry Savage was selected No. 216 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/larry-savage.
What college did Larry Savage play for?
Larry Savage played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Larry Savage's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/larry-savage.