1960 NFL draft
| 1960 NFL draft | |
|---|---|
The Warwick (location of the draft), photographed in 2010 | |
| General information | |
| Date(s) | November 30, 1959 |
| Location | Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Overview | |
| 240 total selections in 20 rounds | |
| League | NFL |
| First selection | Billy Cannon, RB Los Angeles Rams |
| Mr. Irrelevant | Bill Gorman, T New York Giants |
| Most selections (26) | Los Angeles Rams |
| Fewest selections (17) | Green Bay Packers Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Hall of Famers | 5 |
The 1960 NFL draft in which NFL teams take turns selecting amateur college American football players and other first-time eligible players, was held at the Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia on November 30, 1959. Many players, including half of those drafted in the first round, signed with teams in the newly created American Football League, including the first overall pick and Heisman Trophy winner Billy Cannon. At the time of the draft, the Cardinals were still the Chicago Cardinals; they moved to St. Louis in March 1960. The Dallas Cowboys were enfranchised in January 1960 after the draft.