The Bengals first ever draft choice was center Bob Johnson from the University of Tennessee in the 1968 draft. Johnson played 12 seasons with the Bengals (1968-1979) and is the only player in Bengals history, as of the 2007 season, to have his number officially retired. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989.
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The Vikings first ever draft pick was running back Tommy Mason from Tulane University.
In 1936, the Steelers first ever number one draft pick was William Shakespeare. He was a halfback from Notre Dame.Shakespeare never did play in the NFL, instead he decided to pursue a career in business.
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Ki-Jana Carter, RB - Penn State Drafted 1st overall by the Cincinnati Bengals.