1940 NFL Draft

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Date(s) December 9, 1939
Location Schroeder Hotel in Milwaukee, WI First selection George Cafego, TB Chicago Cardinals Last selection Myron Claxton, T New York Giants Most selections (20) each team made 20 picks Fewest selections (20) each team made 20 picks

The 1940 National Football League Draft was held on December 9, 1939, at the Schroeder Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Hall of Famers

George McAfee, quarterback from Duke taken 1st round 2nd overall by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1966.

Bulldog Turner, center from Hardin-Simmons taken 1st round 7th overall by the Chicago Bears.

Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1966.

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