No. 6 – DE Lee Roy Selmon
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With the first overall pick in 1976, and the first draft pick in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history, the Buccaneers selected Selmon, a dominant defensive end out of Oklahoma rather than going for a quarterback or running back. For some perspective on that pick's significance, 40 seasons later, in a little poll on Bucs.com, you voted his draft pick as the 10th best moment/milestone in Buccaneers history.
From his first step onto the field and for nine seasons, Selmon was the cornerstone of the Bucs' defense, overpowering linemen and putting his stamp on the game forever. To this day, he is considered one of the best defensive ends to play the game.
In 1986, two years after his retirement, the Buccaneers retired his number. In 1995, he was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the first Buccaneer to receive the honor. Then, in 2009, he became the first member of the Buccaneers Ring of Honor. The original Buccaneer, even 40 season later, still lives on as a fan-favorite in Tampa Bay.
The best photos from defensive end Lee Roy Selmon's career with the Buccaneers.
DE Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the preseason game against the Baltimore Colts at Tampa Stadium on September 10, 1977 in Tampa, Florida
DE Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 7, 1984 in Tampa, Florida.
DE Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes the quarterback during the game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 14, 1979 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
DE Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes the quarterback against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on September 5, 1981 in Tampa, Florida.
DE Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Stadium on December 29, 1979 in Tampa, Florida.
Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to block during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on November 25, 1979 in Tampa, Florida.
Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lines up against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on October 7, 1979 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
DE Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Cincinnati Bengals at Tampa Stadium on September 25, 1983 in Tampa, Florida.
DE Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to tackle against the Chicago Bears at Tampa Stadium on December 2, 1979 in Tampa, Florida.
DE Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, August 11, 1979 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
DE Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers receives an award during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Stadium on December 6, 1981 in Tampa, Florida.
DE Lee Roy Selmon #63, OT Dave Reavis #75, RB Ricky Bell #42, and Linebacker David Lewis #57 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a play against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 6, 1980 in Chicago, Illinois.
DE Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a tackle during the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, September 23, 1979 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
DE Lee Roy Selmon #63 and Linebacker Richard Wood #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, August 11, 1979 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
