LB · pick 31, First LB at #31 in the Common Draft since 1967, rounds 1-7, LB grouping. (1969)

LB·pick 31

FIRST LB IN OUR WINDOW AT #31

Bill Bergey

Drafted by CIN · Arkansas State

1969 · round unknown

Common Draft since 1967, rounds 1-7, LB grouping.

LBs drafted at #31 in NFL history

most recent: Jihaad Campbell (PHI, 2025)

How rare was this draftigami?

No rarity score , the model compares each pick to its predictions for earlier seasons, and drafts from 1967–1969 sit before that runway is long enough.

Linebacker at #31, 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: 15.2% · 2027 model: 9.2%

Surrounding picks · 1969 draft

#26OTDave FoleyNYJ
#27RBBill EnyartBUF
#28LBErnie CallowayPHI
#29RBPaul GipsonATL
#30QBTerry HanrattyPIT
#32OGMike MontlerNE
#33LBTed HendricksIND
#34RBAltie TaylorDET
#35DTRolf KruegerARI
#36SGrady CavnessDEN

Drafted at this same coordinate later · 10 picks

2025Jihaad CampbellPHI , GM Howie Roseman · Alabama
2017Reuben FosterSF , GM John Lynch · Alabama
2015Stephone AnthonyNO , GM Mickey Loomis · Clemson
2002Robert ThomasLAR , GM Charley Armey · UCLA
1999Al WilsonDEN , GM Mike Shanahan · Tennessee
1993Chris SladeNE , GM Sam Jankovich · Virginia
1991Roman PhiferLAR , GM John Shaw · UCLA
1980Kirby CriswellCIN , GM Mike Brown / Duke Tobin · Kansas
1978Mark MerrillNYJ · Minnesota
1972Willie HallNO · USC

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