The first NFL draft was held in 1936. The first player chosen was Jay Berwanger from the University of Chicago by the Philadelphia Eagles. Berwanger was the Heisman Trophy winner in 1935. He wound up choosing not to play pro ball and never played a down in the NFL.
Offensive tackle Ron Yary by the Minnesota Vikings in 1968.
According to NFL.com's historical draft database, the first Rutgers player drafted was Linebacker Bob Simms who was drafted in the 10th round in the 1960 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
The first NBA draft took place in 1947 and the first player drafted was Clifton McNeeley of the University of Texas at El Paso, drafted by the Pittsburgh Ironmen. McNeeley never played in the NBA.
The NFL has a 7 round draft. However recruiting does happen with players who are undrafted.
The first round is on ESPN and nfl network but rounds 2-7 are only on NFL network
Sam Bradford, QB taken by the St. Louis Rams
David Johnson was taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers last overall in the 2009 NFL draft.
Defensive end Courtney Brown was taken first overall by the Browns.
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Offensive tackle Ron Yary by the Minnesota Vikings in 1968.
there are 32 collegiate players selected in the first round of the NFL draft
The youngest player taken in the 2009 NFL Draft was Rutgers Wide Reciever Kenny Britt. He was drafted in the first round, with the 30th overall pick, by the Tennessee Titans. Britt was 20 years, 229 days old when he was drafted. He turns 21 September 19, 2009.
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Vince Young of Texas was the 1st quarterback selected in the 2006 NFL draft. He was taken by the Tennessee Titans with the 3rd overall selection in the draft.
The first NFL draft was in 1936.
Through the 2009 NFL Draft, that is QB Harry Gilmer who was the number one overall selection in the 1948 draft and taken by the Washington Redskins.
He was taken in the 1st round by the Cleveland Browns.