1959 NFL draft
| 1959 NFL draft | |
|---|---|
The Warwick (location of the draft), photographed in 2010 | |
| General information | |
| Date(s) | December 1, 1958 & January 21, 1959 |
| Location | Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Overview | |
| 360 total selections in 30 rounds | |
| League | NFL |
| First selection | Randy Duncan, QB Green Bay Packers |
| Mr. Irrelevant | Blair Weese, B Baltimore Colts |
| Most selections (35) | Los Angeles Rams |
| Fewest selections (23) | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Hall of Famers | 1
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The 1959 NFL draft had its first four rounds held on December 1, 1958, and its final twenty-six rounds on January 21, 1959. Both sessions were held at the Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia. With the first overall pick in the draft, the Green Bay Packers selected quarterback Randy Duncan.