1940 NFL draft
| 1940 NFL draft | |
|---|---|
Hilton Milwaukee (the former Schroeder Hotel, location of the draft) photographed in 2021 | |
| General information | |
| Date(s) | December 9, 1939 |
| Location | Schroeder Hotel in Milwaukee, WI |
| Overview | |
| 200 total selections in 22 rounds | |
| League | NFL |
| First selection | George Cafego, TB Chicago Cardinals |
| Most selections (20) | each team made 20 picks |
| Fewest selections (20) | each team made 20 picks |
| Hall of Famers | 2 |
The 1940 NFL draft was held on December 9, 1939, at the Schroeder Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With the first overall pick of the draft, the Chicago Cardinals selected George Cafego.