1962 NFL draft
| 1962 NFL draft | |
|---|---|
The former Sheraton Hotel (draft location) photographed in 2003 | |
| General information | |
| Date(s) | December 4, 1961 |
| Location | Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Chicago, IL |
| Overview | |
| 280 total selections in 20 rounds | |
| League | NFL |
| First selection | Ernie Davis, back Washington Redskins |
| Mr. Irrelevant | Mike Snodgrass, Center Green Bay Packers |
| Most selections (24) | San Francisco 49ers |
| Fewest selections (14) | Minnesota Vikings |
| Hall of Famers | 3 |
The 1962 NFL draft was held on December 4, 1961 at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.
The Washington Redskins used the first overall pick of the draft to select running back Ernie Davis, then subsequently traded him to the Cleveland Browns.