NFL Draft Steals: The Best Late-Round Draft Picks Since The 1970 Merger

7. Rod Martin

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The latest pick on this entire list, Martin was selected 317th overall in the 1977 NFL Draft by the Raiders. The All-Pro linebacker responded with huge performances in a pair of Super Bowl victories. In Super Bowl XV, he intercepted Ron Jaworski three times, setting the single-game Super Bowl interception record and tying the all-time mark. In Super Bowl XVIII, he sacked Washington quarterback Joe Theismann, tackled Hall of Fame rusher John Riggins for no gain on fourth down, and recovered a fumble.

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