<page_title> 1961 NFL Draft </page_title> <section_title> Round three </section_title> <table> <cell> 29 <col_header> Pick # </col_header> </cell> <cell> Minnesota Vikings <col_header> NFL Team </col_header> </cell> <cell> Fran Tarkenton <col_header> Player </col_header> </cell> <cell> Quarterback <col_header> Position </col_header> </cell> <cell> Georgia <col_header> College </col_header> </cell> </table>
Fran Tarkenton, quarterback from Georgia, was taken in the 3rd round 29th overall by the Minnesota Vikings.