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1985 NFL Draft

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Date(s)
  
April 30 – May 1, 1985

TV coverage (US)
  
ESPN

Location
  
Omni Park Central Hotel in New York City, NY

First selection
  
Bruce Smith, DE Buffalo Bills

Mr. Irrelevant
  
Donald Chumley, DT San Francisco 49ers

Most selections (17)
  
Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Raiders

The 1985 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. The draft was held April 30 and May 1, 1985, at the Omni Park Central Hotel in New York City, New York. The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season.

The first six selections of the draft made at least one Pro Bowl, and three of the first 16 picks — Bruce Smith, Chris Doleman, and Jerry Rice — have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

For the second consecutive season, there were no quarterbacks chosen in the first round on draft day. University of Miami quarterback Bernie Kosar was selected by the Browns in the supplemental draft several months later.

Hall of Famers

  • Bruce Smith, defensive end from Virginia Tech taken in the 1st, round 1st overall by the Buffalo Bills.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2009.
  • Jerry Rice, wide receiver from Mississippi Valley State University taken in the 1st round, 16th overall by the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2010.
  • Chris Doleman, defensive end from University of Pittsburgh taken in the 1st round, 4th overall by the Minnesota Vikings.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2012.
  • Andre Reed, wide receiver from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania taken in the 4th round, 86th overall by the Buffalo Bills.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2014.
  • Kevin Greene, linebacker from Auburn University taken in the 5th round, 113rd overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2016.

    References

    1985 NFL Draft Wikipedia
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