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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › 1936_NFL_Draft1936 NFL draft - Wikipedia

    The 1936 NFL draft was the first draft of National Football League (NFL). It took place on February 8, 1936, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

  4. www.profootballnetwork.com › when-was-the-firstWhen Was the First NFL Draft? History of the NFL's Annual Event

    Apr 14, 2023 · The first NFL Draft was held in 1936. Then Philadelphia Eagles co-owner and head coach Bert Bell proposed the idea. Before 1936, players were free to sign with whichever team they chose. This left teams like the Eagles, who had fewer resources available, unable to attract the best players.

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

    League owners voted unanimously to adopt his proposal, setting up the inaugural NFL Draft in 1936. This first draft was a far cry from the spectacle fans have come to expect today. Held on Feb....

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    Green Bay
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    Kansas City
    2022
    Las Vegas

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  7. sports.yahoo.com › nfl-draft-history-look-backNFL draft history: Look back at event's evolution from ...

    Apr 20, 2024 · The first draft occurred in 1936 in a Ritz-Carlton hotel in Philadelphia, where reigning Heisman Trophy winner Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago was selected with the first overall...

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

    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.

  9. www.profootballhof.com › the-nfls-first-draft-1936The First NFL Draft - 1936 | Pro Football Hall of Fame

    The first NFL draft was held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia on Feb. 8, 1936. Since that time, there has been a college draft held every year resulting in a competitively balanced league.

  10. www.inquirer.com › eagles › first-nfl-draft-when-whoPhilly’s Bert Bell created the NFL draft almost 90 years ago ...

    Apr 20, 2024 · The first draft on Feb. 8, 1936, was a far cry from what the event is today, but its creation — by De Benneville “Bert” Bell, a Philadelphia native, former Penn football player, and owner of the Eagles — allowed the NFL to prosper for years to come.

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