DT · pick 42 — first ever defensive tackle at #42 (1970)

DT·pick 42

FIRST DT EVER DRAFTED AT #42

Tom Williams

Drafted by LAC · UC Davis

1970

DTs drafted at #42 in NFL history

most recent: Christen Miller (NO, 2026)

How rare was this draftigami?

Trained on every pick through 1969, the model gave a defensive tackle at #42 a 5.0% chance in 1970.

Defensive tackle at #42, year by year

Each year's estimate uses only that year's draft and the years before it — no peeking ahead. The line smooths across neighboring picks and seasons so a single oddball draft doesn't dominate. The shaded band is the model's 90% uncertainty range.

Peak: 20.1% · 2027 model: 14.4%

Surrounding picks · 1970 draft

#37DEAlden RocheDEN
#38OGChuck HutchisonARI
#39RBArt MaloneATL
#40RBBill DusenberyTEN
#41SAl MatthewsGB
#43DTBill BrundigeWAS
#44DTJim BaileyIND
#45OTRay ParsonDET
#46WRRich CasterNYJ
#47DTJerry SherkCLE

Drafted at this same coordinate later · 7 picks

2026Christen MillerNO · Georgia
2002Larry TripplettIND — GM Bill Polian · Washington
2000Cornelius GriffinNYG — GM Ernie Accorsi · Alabama
1989Dennis ByrdNYJ — GM Dick Steinberg · Tulsa
1986Mike RuthNE — GM Patrick Sullivan · Boston Col.
1974Carl WaferDEN · Tennessee State
1972Rosie ManningATL · Northeastern State

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