| 1987 NFL draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | April 28–29, 1987 |
| Location | New York Marriott Marquis in New York City, NY |
| Network(s) | ESPN |
| Overview | |
| 335 total selections in 12 rounds | |
| League | NFL |
| First selection | Vinny Testaverde, QB Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Mr. Irrelevant | Norman Jefferson, CB Green Bay Packers |
| Most selections (20) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Fewest selections (8) | Cleveland Browns |
| Hall of Famers | 2
|
The 1987 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 28–29, 1987, at the Marriot Marquis in New York City, New York.[1][2] 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected quarterback Vinny Testaverde.