| 1982 NFL draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | April 27–28, 1982 |
| Location | New York Sheraton Hotel in New York City |
| Network(s) | ESPN |
| Overview | |
| 334 total selections in 12 rounds | |
| League | NFL |
| First selection | Kenneth Sims, DE New England Patriots |
| Mr. Irrelevant | Tim Washington, CB San Francisco 49ers |
| Most selections (17) | Miami Dolphins New England Patriots |
| Fewest selections (5) | San Diego Chargers |
| Hall of Famers | 4 |
The 1982 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 27–28, 1982, at the New York Sheraton Hotel in New York City, New York.[1][2] At the time of the draft the Raiders were still the Oakland Raiders, they relocated to Los Angeles in May 1982. The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season.
With the first overall pick of the draft, the New England Patriots selected defensive end Kenneth Sims.