| 1973 NFL draft | |
|---|---|
| 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.[1][2] With the first overall pick of the draft, the Houston Oilers selected defensive end John Matuszak.