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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_NFL_draftsList of NFL drafts - Wikipedia

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   In 1936, the league introduced the NFL draft after team owners voted on it in 1935. [6][7] The intention of the draft is to make the NFL more competitive, as some teams had an advantage in signing players. [5][7] From 1947 through 1958 the NFL designated the first overall selection as a "bonus" or "lottery pick".

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NFL_DraftNFL draft - Wikipedia

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   The first draft was held in 1936 and has been held every year since. Certain aspects of the draft, including team positioning and the number of rounds in the draft, have been revised since its creation, but the fundamental method has remained the same. Currently, the draft consists of seven rounds.

3. www.pro-football-reference.com › draftNFL and AFL Draft History | Pro-Football-Reference.com

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   NFL and AFL Draft History. NFL and AFL draft picks from 1936 to 2024. Search for players by draft status and other criteria in the Season Finder or see yearly totals by position.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_first_overall_NFLList of first overall NFL draft picks - Wikipedia

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   Through the 2024 NFL draft, 89 players have been selected first overall, with the most recent being Caleb Williams. The Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams have each made the most first overall selections in history with seven.

   Year	Name	Position	College
   2024	Caleb Williams	QB	USC
   2023	Bryce Young	QB	Alabama
   2022	Travon Walker	DE	Georgia
   2021	Trevor Lawrence *	QB	Clemson

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › 2021_NFL_Draft2021 NFL draft - Wikipedia

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   The 2021 NFL draft was the 86th National Football League draft, the annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2021 NFL season. The draft was held in Cleveland, Ohio from April 29 to May 1, 2021.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › 2020_NFL_draft2020 NFL draft - Wikipedia

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   The 2020 NFL draft was the 85th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2020 NFL season. The first round was held on April 23, followed by the second and third rounds on April 24. The draft concluded with rounds 4–7 on April 25.

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   When did the NFL start drafting players?

   • At a 1935 league meeting, Bell proposed that the NFL hold an annual player draft to level the playing field and make sure that every franchise remained financially viable. League owners voted unanimously to adopt his proposal, setting up the inaugural NFL Draft in 1936.

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   How did the draft evolve?

   • The draft, like the NFL, evolved in the face of competition — specifically the emergence of the upstart American Football League (AFL) in 1959. The competition between the new league and the NFL for draft picks was fierce. The addition of another league meant more teams and more roster spots for drafted players.

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   Why was the NFL Draft created?

   • The original rationale in creating the draft was to increase the competitive parity between the teams as the worst team would, ideally, be able to choose the best player available. In the early years of the draft, players were chosen based on hearsay, print media, or other rudimentary evidence of ability.

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   Which NFL teams have made the most first draft picks in history?

   • The Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams have each made the most first overall selections in history with seven. Of the first overall draft picks, 43 have been selected to a Pro Bowl and 14 have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

   List of first overall NFL draft picks | Wikipedia

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8. operations.nfl.com › the-history-of-the-draftThe History of the Draft | NFL Football Operations

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   The draft, like the NFL, evolved in the face of competition — specifically the emergence of the upstart American Football League (AFL) in 1959. The competition between the new league and the...