Marty Wetzel was drafted No. 251 overall by the New York Jets in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Tulane. 5 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #251
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 5
The pick
How Marty Wetzel came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Tulane
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
5 regular-season games
- Games played
- 5
- Final season
- 19810 years after the draft
Around pick 251
Who came off the board on either side of Marty Wetzel.
LSU
Savannah State
Alabama
Tulane in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Tulane
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marty Wetzel in the 1981 NFL Draft
Marty Wetzel is a Linebacker out of Tulane selected No. 251 overall by the New York Jets in the 1981 NFL Draft. 5 regular-season games Tulane has produced 49 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 Marty Wetzel drafted?
Marty Wetzel was selected No. 251 overall by the New York Jets in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/marty-wetzel.
What college did Marty Wetzel play for?
Marty Wetzel played college football at Tulane in the American. See every Tulane draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulane-green-wave.
How did Marty Wetzel's NFL career turn out?
5 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/marty-wetzel.