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| 1974 WFL pro draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | March 18 and March 19, 1974 |
| Location | New York |
| Overview | |
| 480 total selections in 40 rounds | |
| League | WFL |
| First selection | Charlie Evans, RB New York Giants |
The 1974 WFL pro draft was the first professional draft of the World Football League (WFL). It supplemented its collegiate draft and included players from the NFL and CFL. It consisted of 480 selections in 40 rounds. Although it was expected that most of the NFL players drafted would have no intention of signing with the new league, the WFL still wanted to have the prominent NFL players future rights assigned, preventing WFL teams from competing in the signing for the same players.[1]
- ^ "WFL To Pick Dolphins in Draft". Retrieved December 1, 2019.