1980 NFL season

The Oakland Raiders won the 1980 NFL title, beating the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10 in Super Bowl XV. Brian Sipe was MVP for the Cleveland Browns. Billy Sims went first in the 1980 draft.

Super Bowl XV

Oakland Raiders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10

Awards

NFL awards, 1980
AwardWinnerTeam
NFL Coach of the YearChuck KnoxBuffalo Bills
NFL Comeback Player of the YearJim PlunkettOakland
NFL Defensive Player of the YearLester HayesOakland
NFL Defensive Rookie of the YearAl RichardsonAtlanta Falcons
NFL Defensive Rookie of the YearBuddy CurryAtlanta Falcons
NFL MVPBrian SipeCleveland Browns
NFL Offensive Player of the YearEarl CampbellHouston Oilers
NFL Offensive Rookie of the YearBilly SimsDetroit Lions
Super Bowl MVPJim PlunkettOakland Raiders

1980 draft, first 10 picks

  1. 1Billy SimsDetroit Lions
  2. 2Johnny "Lam" JonesNew York Jets
  3. 3Anthony MunozCincinnati Bengals
  4. 4Bruce ClarkGreen Bay Packers
  5. 5Curtis DickeyIndianapolis Colts
  6. 6Curtis GreerArizona Cardinals
  7. 7Junior MillerAtlanta Falcons
  8. 8Mark HaynesNew York Giants
  9. 9Doug MartinMinnesota Vikings
  10. 10Jacob GreenSeattle Seahawks
Full 1980 draft