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1962 NFL Draft

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Date(s)
  
December 4, 1961

Fewest selections (14)
  
Minnesota Vikings

Most selections (24)
  
San Francisco 49ers

Location
  
Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Chicago, IL

First selection
  
Ernie Davis, Back Washington Redskins

Last selection
  
Mike Snodgrass, Center Green Bay Packers

The 1962 National Football League draft was held on December 4, 1961 at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.

Contents

Round one

  • HOF: Member of the Professional Football Hall of Fame

    • Hall of Famers

  • Lance Alworth, wide receiver from Arkansas taken 1st round 8th overall by the San Francisco 49ers, but signed with the AFL San Diego Chargers.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1978.
  • Merlin Olsen, defensive tackle from Utah State taken 1st round 3rd overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1982.

    References

    1962 NFL Draft Wikipedia
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