Date(s) April 28–29, 1981 Most selections (17) New Orleans Saints | TV coverage (US) ESPN | |
Location New York Sheraton Hotel
in New York City First selection George Rogers, RB
New Orleans Saints Mr. Irrelevant Phil Nelson, TE
Oakland Raiders |
The 1981 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 28–29, 1981, at the New York Sheraton Hotel in New York City. The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season.
For the first time, the top two picks of the draft were named Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, respectively.
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