| 1962 NFL draft | |
|---|---|
| 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.[1][2]
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.