1973 NFL draft
| 1973 NFL draft | |
|---|---|
Americana Hotel (location of the draft), photographed in 1962 | |
| General information | |
| Date(s) | January 30–31, 1973 |
| Location | Americana Hotel in New York City, NY |
| Overview | |
| 442 total selections in 17 rounds | |
| League | NFL |
| First selection | John Matuszak, DE Houston Oilers |
| Mr. Irrelevant | Charlie Wade, WR Miami Dolphins |
| Most selections (23) | Los Angeles Rams |
| Fewest selections (10) | Washington Redskins |
| Hall of Famers | 5 |
The 1973 NFL draft was held January 30–31, 1973, at the Americana Hotel in New York City, New York. With the first overall pick of the draft, the Houston Oilers selected defensive end John Matuszak.