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1987 NFL Draft

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Date(s)
  
April 28–29, 1987

TV coverage (US)
  
ESPN

Time
  
420

Location
  
New York Marriott Marquis in New York City, NY

First selection
  
Vinny Testaverde, QB Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mr. Irrelevant
  
Norman Jefferson, CB Green Bay Packers

The 1987 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, 1987, at the Marriot Marquis in New York City, New York. The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season.

Hall of Famers

  • Rod Woodson, cornerback from Purdue University, taken 1st round 10th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2009.
  • Cris Carter, wide receiver from Ohio State, taken 4th round in the supplemental draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2013.

    References

    1987 NFL Draft Wikipedia
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