Date(s) November 27, 1965 Hall of Famers none | Most selections (24) New York Jets | |
First selection Jim Grabowski, RB
Miami Dolphins Last selection Ken McLean, E
Buffalo Bills Fewest selections (18) Boston Patriots,
Oakland Raiders | ||
The 1966 American Football League draft was held on Saturday, November 27, 1965. The AFL added the Miami Dolphins as an expansion team in 1966 to bring its total to nine franchises for its seventh season.
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This was the last competitive draft of the American Football League before the AFL–NFL merger agreement, which was announced in June 1966. The next draft of college players in 1967 was a common draft, held in mid-March.
The 1966 NFL Draft was held the same day, November 27, 1965.
Round One
*Oakland deferred its selections in the first six rounds. Its first round pick was made after the 7th round, 63rd overall.
Round five
*Oakland deferred its selections in the first six rounds. The 2nd, 3rd, and 5th round picks were made in the middle of the 7th round as the 57, 58, and 59th overall selections.