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1971 NFL Draft

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Date(s)
  
January 28–29, 1971

Fewest selections (11)
  
Washington Redskins

Location
  
Belmont Plaza Hotel in New York City, NY

First selection
  
Jim Plunkett, QB New England Patriots

Last selection
  
Charles Hill, WR Oakland Raiders

Most selections (22)
  
Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers

The 1971 National Football League draft was held January 28–29, 1971, at the Belmont Plaza Hotel in New York City, New York.This is the first time in NFL history that three quarterbacks were selected first' second and third overall. The Boston Patriots were renamed New England Patriots after the draft in March 1971.

Hall of Famers

  • Jack Ham, linebacker from Pennsylvania State University taken 2nd round 34th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1988.
  • John Riggins, running back from Kansas taken 1st round 6th overall by the New York Jets.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1992.
  • Dan Dierdorf, offensive tackle from University of Michigan taken 2nd round 43rd overall by the St. Louis Cardinals.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1996.
  • Jack Youngblood, defensive end from Florida taken 1st round 20th overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2001.

    References

    1971 NFL Draft Wikipedia
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