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1970 NFL Draft

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Date(s)
  
January 27–28, 1970

Fewest selections (13)
  
New York Giants

Location
  
Belmont Plaza Hotel in New York City, NY

First selection
  
Terry Bradshaw, QB Pittsburgh Steelers

Last selection
  
Rayford Jenkins, DB Kansas City Chiefs

Most selections (22)
  
Atlanta Falcons, St. Louis Cardinals

The 1970 National Football League draft was held January 27–28, 1970, at the Belmont Plaza Hotel in New York City, New York.

Hall of Famers

  • Terry Bradshaw, quarterback from Louisiana Tech taken 1st round 1st overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1989.
  • Mel Blount, cornerback from Southern taken 3rd round 53rd overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1989.
  • Jim Langer, offensive lineman from South Dakota State, undrafted by the Miami Dolphins.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1987.

    References

    1970 NFL Draft Wikipedia
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