Joel Stave was undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft while Melvin Gordon was drafted 15th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2015 NFL draft .The University of Wisconsin–Madison Badgers have drafted 301 players into the National Football League (NFL) since the league began holding drafts in 1936 .[ a 1] 1944 , when Pat Harder was selected by Card-Pitt .[ 3] Eddie Jankowski , who was the 9th overall pick by the Green Bay Packers in 1937 . Two former Badgers were selected from the latest NFL draft : Jack Nelson and Hunter Wohler .
Each NFL franchise seeks to add new players through the annual NFL draft . The team with the worst record the previous year picks first, the next-worst team second, and so on. Teams that did not make the playoffs are ordered by their regular-season record, with any remaining ties broken by strength of schedule . Playoff participants are sequenced after non-playoff teams, based on their round of elimination (wild card, division, conference, and Super Bowl ).[ 4]
Before the AFL–NFL merger agreements in 1966, the American Football League (AFL) operated in direct competition with the NFL and held a separate draft . This led to a massive bidding war over top prospects between the two leagues. As part of the merger agreement on June 8, 1966, the two leagues would hold a multiple round "common draft ". Once the AFL officially merged with the NFL in 1970, the common draft simply became the NFL draft.[ 1] [ 2]
Key
Selections
Elroy Hirsch was drafted 5th overall by the Cleveland Rams in the 1945 NFL draft .Don Kindt was drafted 11th overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1947 NFL draft .Tim Krumrie was drafted 276th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL draft .Troy Vincent was drafted 7th overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1992 NFL draft .Cecil Martin was drafted 172nd overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1999 NFL draft .Mark Tauscher was drafted 224th overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2000 NFL draft .Michael Bennett was drafted 27th overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2001 NFL draft .Chris Chambers was drafted 52nd overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2001 NFL draft .Casey Rabach was drafted 92nd overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2001 NFL draft .Brooks Bollinger was drafted 200th overall by the New York Jets in the 2003 NFL draft .Lee Evans was drafted 13th overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2004 NFL draft .Owen Daniels was drafted 98th overall by the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL draft .Joe Thomas was drafted 3rd overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2007 NFL draft .Jack Ikegwuonu was drafted 131st overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2008 NFL draft .Matt Shaughnessy was drafted 71st overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2009 NFL draft .Garrett Graham was drafted 118th overall by the Houston Texans in the 2010 NFL draft .O'Brien Schofield (#50) was drafted 130th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2010 NFL draft .J. J. Watt was drafted 11th overall by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL draft .Gabe Carimi was drafted 29th overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2011 NFL draft .John Moffitt was drafted 75th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL draft .Kevin Zeitler was drafted 27th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL draft .Peter Konz was drafted 55th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2012 NFL draft .Russell Wilson was drafted 75th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2012 NFL draft .Nick Toon was drafted 122nd overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2012 NFL draft .Bradie Ewing was drafted 157th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2012 NFL draft .Travis Frederick was drafted 31st overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2013 NFL draft .Montee Ball was the second Badger to be drafted in the 2013 NFL draft . Ball was drafted 58th overall by the Denver Broncos .Ricky Wagner was drafted 168th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2013 NFL draft .Chris Borland was drafted 77th overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2014 NFL draft .James White was drafted 130th overall by the New England Patriots in the 2014 NFL draft .Melvin Gordon was drafted 15th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2015 NFL draft .Jonathan Taylor was drafted 41st overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2020 NFL draft .
Year
Round
Pick
Overall
Player
Team[ a 3]
Position
Notes
1937
1
9
9
Eddie Jankowski Green Bay Packers
B
6
3
53
John Golemgeske Brooklyn Dodgers
T
1939
3
7
22
Howie Weiss Detroit Lions
FB
5
9
39
Lynn Hovland Detroit Lions
G
10
9
89
Vince Gavre Green Bay Packers
B
16
9
149
Roy Bellin Green Bay Packers
B
1940
6
4
44
Jack Murray Brooklyn Dodgers
C
1941
1
7
7
George Paskvan Green Bay Packers
FB
17
5
155
Fred Gage Detroit Lions
B
1942
11
9
99
Tom Farris Green Bay Packers
QB
1943
2
1
11
Dave Schreiner Detroit Lions
E
College Football Hall of Fame
12
4
104
Paul Hirsbrunner Chicago Cardinals
T
19
9
179
Pat Lyons Chicago Bears
E
21
8
198
Lloyd Wasserbach Green Bay Packers
T
22
8
208
Mark Hoskins Green Bay Packers
B
24
9
229
Bob Baumann Chicago Bears
T
26
8
248
George Makris Green Bay Packers
G
29
8
278
Dick Thornally Green Bay Packers
T
30
8
288
Bob Ray Green Bay Packers
B
1944
1
2
2
Pat Harder *
Card-Pitt
FB
Pro Bowl (1951 , 1953 ), College Football Hall of Fame
12
4
124
Bob Hanzlik Philadelphia Eagles
E
29
8
304
Pat Boyle Chicago Bears
G
30
4
311
Len Seelinger Pittsburgh Steelers
G
1945
7
5
59
Fred Negus Cleveland Rams
C
7
10
64
Jack Mead New York Giants
E
15
10
152
Jack Wink New York Giants
B
21
6
214
Ken Currier Detroit Lions
G
29
7
303
Frank Lopp Detroit Lions
T
1946
10
2
82
Rex John Boston Yanks
T
11
1
91
Dick Loepfe Chicago Cardinals
T
1947
1
11
11
Don Kindt *
Chicago Bears
DB
Pro Bowl (1954 )
15
8
133
George Fuchs Los Angeles Rams
B
17
10
155
Wally Dreyer [ a 12] Chicago Bears
B
20
5
180
Clarence Esser Chicago Cardinals
E
26
1
236
Earl Maves Detroit Lions
B
1948
1
7
7
Jug Girard Green Bay Packers
E
12
6
101
Bob Rennebohm Green Bay Packers
E
12
10
105
Clarence Self Chicago Cardinals
DB
1949
4
8
39
Ben Bendrick Chicago Bears
B
15
8
149
Hal Faverty Chicago Bears
LB
1950
4
12
52
Red Wilson Cleveland Browns
C
13
6
163
Joe Kelly New York Giants
C
17
3
212
Hal Otterback Green Bay Packers
G
21
3
264
Gene Evans Green Bay Packers
B
1951
15
4
175
John Simcic Chicago Cardinals
G
20
11
242
Bill Albright New York Giants
G
27
4
319
Ken Huxhold Chicago Cardinals
G
27
5
320
Bob Radcliffe Pittsburgh Steelers
B
30
1
352
Ed Withers Green Bay Packers
B
1952
5
8
57
Pat O'Donahue San Francisco 49ers
DE
8
9
94
Jerry Smith †
San Francisco 49ers
G
AFL Champion (1964 , 1965 As a Coach )
9
3
100
Deral Teteak *
Green Bay Packers
LB
Pro Bowl (1952 )
10
1
110
Jim Hammond Dallas Texans
B
16
2
183
Johnny Coatta Green Bay Packers
B
19
1
218
Gene Felker Dallas Texans
E
1953
6
6
67
Bob Kennedy Green Bay Packers
G
10
2
111
Charley Berndt Chicago Cardinals
T
14
4
161
Harland Carl Chicago Bears
RB
15
2
171
Dave Suminski Washington Redskins
G
1954
12
4
137
Wendell Gulseth New York Giants
T
13
7
152
Roger Dornburg Washington Redskins
B
19
7
224
Jerry Witt Washington Redskins
B
30
5
354
Jim Haluska Chicago Bears
QB
1955
1
3
3
Alan Ameche ‡
Baltimore Colts
FB
Pro Bowl (1956 , 1957 , 1958 , 1959 )1958 , 1959 )College Football Hall of Fame
2
4
17
Jim Temp Green Bay Packers
DE
6
4
65
Norm Amundsen Green Bay Packers
G
6
7
68
Ron Locklin New York Giants
E
12
10
143
Clarence Bratt Chicago Bears
B
21
6
247
Jerry Cvengros Los Angeles Rams
T
27
8
321
Bob Gingrass Philadelphia Eagles
B
1956
6
9
70
John Dittrich Chicago Cardinals
G
7
4
77
Bob Konovsky Chicago Cardinals
G
14
7
164
Charlie Thomas Green Bay Packers
B
16
9
190
Wells Gray Washington Redskins
G
27
7
320
Dick Kolian Green Bay Packers
E
28
5
330
Jim Miller Chicago Cardinals
QB
1957
12
12
145
Glen Bestor Green Bay Packers
B
27
3
316
Marty Booher Green Bay Packers
T
1958
6
12
73
Dan Lewis Detroit Lions
RB
11
4
125
Rocco Cinelli Chicago Bears
T
11
8
129
Sid Williams New York Giants
B
1959
10
11
119
Bob Zeman ‡
Cleveland Browns
DB
AFL All-Star (1962 )XI As a Coach )
15
1
169
Dick Teteak Green Bay Packers
G
19
7
223
Dave Kocourek ‡
Pittsburgh Steelers
TE
AFL All-Star (1961 , 1962, 1963, 1964)1963 , 1967 )
21
10
250
Jim Fraser *
Cleveland Browns
LB
AFL All-Star (1962 , 1963, 1964)
27
3
315
Lowell Jenkins Philadelphia Eagles
T
1960
5
3
51
Dale Hackbart †
Green Bay Packers
DB
NFL Champion (1961 )
6
2
62
Jerry Stalcup Los Angeles Rams
LB
8
6
90
Dan Lanphear †
Pittsburgh Steelers
DE
AFL Champion (1960 )
16
10
190
Jim Heineke San Francisco 49ers
T
20
7
235
Bob Nelson Cleveland Browns
C
1961
3
13
41
Ron Miller [ a 4] Los Angeles Rams
QB
16
7
217
Tom Wiesner Baltimore Colts
B
1962
7
4
88
Jim Bakken *
Los Angeles Rams
K
Pro Bowl (1965 , 1967 , 1975 , 1976 )
17
2
226
Ron Staley Minnesota Vikings
E
1963
1
7
7
Pat Richter [ a 5] Washington Redskins
TE
College Football Hall of Fame
7
9
93
Gary Kroner [ a 7] Green Bay Packers
DB
1964
3
11
39
Roger Pillath [ a 8] Los Angeles Rams
T
6
14
84
Jim Jones [ a 10] Chicago Bears
WR
8
10
108
Bob Johnson St. Louis Cardinals
E
8
13
111
Ken Bowman † [ a 9] Green Bay Packers
C
NFL Champion (1965 ), Super Bowl champion (I , II )
1965
7
2
86
Roger Jacobazzi Green Bay Packers
T
8
6
104
Al Piraino [ a 11] Philadelphia Eagles
T
16
12
222
Carl Silvestri St. Louis Cardinals
DB
17
14
238
Rick Reichardt Baltimore Colts
RB
20
3
269
Ralph Kurek Chicago Bears
RB
1966
10
10
150
Tom Brigham Detroit Lions
DE
13
7
192
Bill Maselter Detroit Lions
T
1968
10
22
268
Tom Domres Houston Oilers
DT
12
9
309
Sam Wheeler Pittsburgh Steelers
LB
1969
9
10
218
Lynn Buss Philadelphia Eagles
LB
10
19
253
Tom McCauley Minnesota Vikings
DB
1970
8
14
196
Mike McClish Houston Oilers
T
10
14
248
Joe Dawkins Houston Oilers
RB
10
25
259
Stu Voigt Minnesota Vikings
TE
1971
3
25
77
Bill Gregory †
Dallas Cowboys
DE
Super Bowl Champion (VI , XII )
13
7
319
Dan Crooks Atlanta Falcons
DB
1972
7
15
171
Lance Moon Atlanta Falcons
RB
9
25
233
Greg Johnson Miami Dolphins
DB
11
23
283
Elbert Walker Kansas City Chiefs
T
12
13
302
Larry Mialik Atlanta Falcons
TE
14
25
363
Alan Thompson Dallas Cowboys
RB
16
2
392
Neova Greyer New York Giants
DB
16
24
414
Neil Graff Minnesota Vikings
QB
16
25
415
Al Hannah Miami Dolphins
WR
1973
12
11
297
Robert Storck Los Angeles Rams
DT
16
14
404
Rufus Ferguson Atlanta Falcons
RB
1974
5
21
125
Mike Webster ‡
Pittsburgh Steelers
C
Pro Bowl (1978 , 1979 , 1980 , 1981 , 1982 , 1983 , 1984 , 1985 , 1987 )IX , X , XIII , XIV )Pro Football Hall of Fame
13
15
327
Mike Seifert Cleveland Browns
DE
1975
12
15
301
Jack Novak Cincinnati Bengals
TE
1976
1
8
8
Dennis Lick Chicago Bears
T
5
9
133
Steve Wagner Minnesota Vikings
DB
6
4
160
Terry Stieve New Orleans Saints
G
14
20
395
John Reimer Houston Oilers
T
1977
10
25
276
John Rasmussen New England Patriots
T
1979
2
12
40
Lawrence Johnson Cleveland Browns
DB
6
5
142
Ira Matthews †
Oakland Raiders
RB
Super Bowl Champion (XV )
1980
1
22
22
Ray Snell Tampa Bay Buccaneers
G
3
27
83
Ray Sydnor Pittsburgh Steelers
TE
6
14
152
Tom Schremp New York Jets
DE
1981
6
5
143
Dave Ahrens St. Louis Cardinals
LB
1982
5
11
122
Von Mansfield Atlanta Falcons
DB
8
5
200
Jerry Doerger Chicago Bears
C
11
4
283
Guy Boliaux Chicago Bears
LB
12
9
315
Dave Levenick Atlanta Falcons
LB
1983
5
14
126
Matt Vanden Boom Buffalo Bills
DB
6
5
145
Tim Stracka Cleveland Browns
TE
6
26
166
Bob Winckler Washington Redskins
T
8
10
206
David Greenwood New Orleans Saints
DB
10
6
257
Mark Shumate Kansas City Chiefs
DT
10
25
276
Tim Krumrie *
Cincinnati Bengals
DT
Pro Bowl (1987 , 1988 )
1984
6
13
153
Randy Wright Green Bay Packers
QB
1985
1
10
10
Al Toon *
New York Jets
WR
Pro Bowl (1986 , 1987 , 1988 )
1
11
11
Richard Johnson Houston Oilers
DB
1
20
20
Darryl Sims Pittsburgh Steelers
DE
2
23
51
Scott Bergold St. Louis Cardinals
T
4
17
101
Dan Turk Pittsburgh Steelers
C
4
27
111
Jeff Dellenbach †
Miami Dolphins
C
Super Bowl Champion (XXXI )
7
14
182
Gary Ellerson Green Bay Packers
RB
7
18
186
Kevin Belcher Los Angeles Raiders
T
8
13
209
Ken Stills Green Bay Packers
DB
12
21
329
Bert Pearson San Diego Chargers
TE
12
22
330
Jim Melka Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LB
1986
6
11
149
Bob Landsee Philadelphia Eagles
C
1987
2
1
29
Nate Odomes *
Buffalo Bills
DB
Pro Bowl (1992 , 1993 )
2
15
43
Rick Graf Miami Dolphins
LB
4
23
107
Tim Jordan New England Patriots
LB
7
13
181
Michael Reid Atlanta Falcons
LB
9
1
224
Joe Armentrout Tampa Bay Buccaneers
RB
9
19
242
Craig Raddatz Cincinnati Bengals
LB
10
15
266
Bobby Taylor Miami Dolphins
DB
12
13
320
Larry Emery Atlanta Falcons
RB
1988
1
4
4
Paul Gruber Tampa Bay Buccaneers
T
8
25
218
Glenn Derby New Orleans Saints
T
10
7
256
Bud Keyes Green Bay Packers
QB
10
18
267
Rodney Lossow New England Patriots
C
1989
12
11
318
Todd Nelson Phoenix Cardinals
G
1990
10
15
263
Craig Hudson Kansas City Chiefs
TE
1991
3
12
67
Don Davey Green Bay Packers
DT
10
9
259
Brady Pierce Minnesota Vikings
T
1992
1
7
7
Troy Vincent *
Miami Dolphins
DB
Pro Bowl (1999 , 2000 , 2001 , 2002 , 2003 )
1993
5
15
127
Chuck Belin Los Angeles Rams
G
1994
3
12
77
Joe Panos Philadelphia Eagles
G
7
12
206
Mark Montgomery Philadelphia Eagles
RB
1995
2
5
37
Cory Raymer Washington Redskins
C
2
19
51
Terrell Fletcher San Diego Chargers
RB
3
11
75
Mike Verstegen New Orleans Saints
G
4
3
101
Michael Roan Houston Oilers
TE
4
25
123
Mike Thompson Jacksonville Jaguars
DT
6
13
184
Lee DeRamus New Orleans Saints
WR
6
22
193
Kenny Gales Chicago Bears
DB
1996
4
36
131
Eric Unverzagt Seattle Seahawks
LB
5
8
140
Jason Maniecki Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DT
1997
2
7
37
Jerry Wunsch Tampa Bay Buccaneers
T
4
7
103
Pete Monty New York Giants
LB
4
26
122
Tarek Saleh Carolina Panthers
LB
1998
2
22
52
Tony Simmons New England Patriots
WR
4
14
106
Donald Hayes Carolina Panthers
WR
1999
1
27
27
Aaron Gibson Detroit Lions
T
3
22
83
Tom Burke Arizona Cardinals
DE
6
3
172
Cecil Martin Philadelphia Eagles
FB
2000
1
11
11
Ron Dayne New York Giants
RB
College Football Hall of Fame
1
22
22
Chris McIntosh Seattle Seahawks
T
4
30
124
Bobby Myers Tennessee Titans
DB
7
18
224
Mark Tauscher †
Green Bay Packers
T
Super Bowl Champion (XLV )
2001
1
26
26
Jamar Fletcher Miami Dolphins
DB
1
27
27
Michael Bennett *
Minnesota Vikings
RB
Pro Bowl (2002 )
2
21
52
Chris Chambers *
Miami Dolphins
WR
Pro Bowl (2005 )
3
30
92
Casey Rabach Baltimore Ravens
C
4
10
105
Bill Ferrario Green Bay Packers
G
6
19
182
Roger Knight Pittsburgh Steelers
LB
6
30
193
Jason Doering Indianapolis Colts
DB
7
30
230
Ross Kolodziej New York Giants
DT
2002
1
12
12
Wendell Bryant Arizona Cardinals
DT
4
12
110
Mike Echols Tennessee Titans
DB
5
17
152
Nick Greisen New York Giants
LB
6
29
201
Mark Anelli San Francisco 49ers
TE
2003
2
6
38
Al Johnson Dallas Cowboys
C
6
5
178
B. J. Tucker Dallas Cowboys
DB
6
27
200
Brooks Bollinger New York Jets
QB
7
2
216
Ben Johnson Detroit Lions
T
2004
1
13
13
Lee Evans Buffalo Bills
WR
5
8
140
Alex Lewis Detroit Lions
LB
6
28
193
Jim Sorgi †
Indianapolis Colts
QB
Super Bowl Champion (XLI )
2005
1
18
18
Erasmus James Minnesota Vikings
DE
3
23
87
Scott Starks Jacksonville Jaguars
DB
4
6
107
Dan Buenning Tampa Bay Buccaneers
G
5
12
148
Jonathan Welsh Indianapolis Colts
DE
6
1
175
Anttaj Hawthorne Oakland Raiders
DT
6
19
193
Jason Jefferson New Orleans Saints
DT
7
26
243
Anthony Davis Indianapolis Colts
RB
2006
3
10
74
Brian Calhoun Detroit Lions
RB
3
20
84
Brandon Williams San Francisco 49ers
WR
4
1
98
Owen Daniels *
Houston Texans
TE
Pro Bowl (2008 , 2012 )50 )
5
17
150
Jason Pociask New York Jets
TE
6
3
172
Jonathan Orr Tennessee Titans
WR
2007
1
3
3
Joe Thomas *
Cleveland Browns
T
Pro Bowl (2007 , 2008 , 2009 , 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 ) Pro Football Hall of Fame
2008
4
32
131
Jack Ikegwuonu Philadelphia Eagles
DB
6
12
178
Taylor Mehlhaff New Orleans Saints
K
6
15
181
Nick Hayden Carolina Panthers
DT
6
25
191
Paul Hubbard Cleveland Browns
WR
2009
3
7
71
Matt Shaughnessy Oakland Raiders
DE
3
12
76
DeAndre Levy Detroit Lions
LB
3
15
79
Kraig Urbik Pittsburgh Steelers
G
3
36
100
Travis Beckum †
New York Giants
TE
Super Bowl Champion (XLVI )
2010
4
20
118
Garrett Graham Houston Texans
TE
4
32
130
O'Brien Schofield †
Arizona Cardinals
DE
Super Bowl Champion (XLVIII )
2011
1
11
11
J. J. Watt * [ a 13] Houston Texans
DE
Pro Bowl (2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2018 )
1
29
29
Gabe Carimi Chicago Bears
T
2
15
47
Lance Kendricks St. Louis Rams
TE
3
11
75
John Moffitt Seattle Seahawks
G
7
49
252
Bill Nagy Dallas Cowboys
C
2012
1
27
27
Kevin Zeitler Cincinnati Bengals
G
2
23
55
Peter Konz Atlanta Falcons
C
3
12
75
Russell Wilson ‡
Seattle Seahawks
QB
Pro Bowl (2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , 2024 )XLVIII )
4
27
122
Nick Toon New Orleans Saints
WR
5
22
157
Bradie Ewing Atlanta Falcons
FB
6
37
207
Brad Nortman Carolina Panthers
P
2013
1
31
31
Travis Frederick Dallas Cowboys
C
Pro Bowl (2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2019 )
2
26
58
Montee Ball Denver Broncos
RB
5
35
168
Ricky Wagner Baltimore Ravens
T
2014
3
4
68
Dezmen Southward Atlanta Falcons
DB
3
13
77
Chris Borland San Francisco 49ers
LB
4
30
130
James White New England Patriots
RB
Super Bowl champion (XLIX , LI , LIII )
5
36
176
Jared Abbrederis Green Bay Packers
WR
7
9
224
Beau Allen Philadelphia Eagles
DT
Super Bowl Champion (LII )
2015
1
15
15
Melvin Gordon San Diego Chargers
RB
Pro Bowl (2016 , 2018 )LVII )
2
25
57
Rob Havenstein St. Louis Rams
T
Super Bowl Champion (LVI )
2016
4
1
99
Joe Schobert Cleveland Browns
LB
Pro Bowl (2017 )
6
23
198
Derek Watt San Diego Chargers
FB
2017
1
30
30
T. J. Watt Pittsburgh Steelers
LB
Pro Bowl (2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , 2022 , 2023 , 2024 )
1
32
32
Ryan Ramczyk New Orleans Saints
T
4
1
108
Vince Biegel Green Bay Packers
LB
2018
4
10
110
Nick Nelson Oakland Raiders
DB
5
19
156
Troy Fumagalli Denver Broncos
TE
5
27
164
Natrell Jamerson New Orleans Saints
DB
6
28
202
Jack Cichy Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LB
Super Bowl Champion (LV )
7
12
230
Leon Jacobs Jacksonville Jaguars
LB
2019
3
14
78
Michael Deiter Miami Dolphins
G
5
5
143
Ryan Connelly New York Giants
LB
5
13
151
Andrew Van Ginkel Miami Dolphins
LB
Pro Bowl (2024 )
5
31
169
David Edwards Los Angeles Rams
G
Super Bowl Champion (LVI )
2020
2
9
41
Jonathan Taylor Indianapolis Colts
RB
Pro Bowl (2021 , 2024 )
3
10
74
Zack Baun *
New Orleans Saints
LB
Pro Bowl (2024 )LIX )
4
40
146
Tyler Biadasz Dallas Cowboys
C
Pro Bowl (2022 )
5
21
166
Quintez Cephus Detroit Lions
WR
2021
5
12
156
Isaiahh Loudermilk Pittsburgh Steelers
DT
6
29
213
Rachad Wildgoose Buffalo Bills
DB
6
30
214
Cole Van Lanen Green Bay Packers
G
2022
3
39
103
Leo Chenal Kansas City Chiefs
LB
Super Bowl Champion (LVII , LVIII )
3
40
104
Logan Bruss Los Angeles Rams
G
4
24
129
Jake Ferguson Dallas Cowboys
TE
Pro Bowl (2023 )
6
27
206
Matt Henningsen Denver Broncos
DT
7
11
232
Faion Hicks Denver Broncos
DB
2023
2
12
43
Joe Tippmann New York Jets
C
2
18
49
Keeanu Benton Pittsburgh Steelers
DT
4
30
132
Nick Herbig Pittsburgh Steelers
LB
2024
4
17
117
Tanor Bortolini Indianapolis Colts
C
4
34
134
Braelon Allen New York Jets
RB
2025
7
2
218
Jack Nelson Atlanta Falcons
T
7
16
232
Hunter Wohler Indianapolis Colts
DB
Notable undrafted players
Rollie Williams played in 1923 for the Racine Legion Gus Tebell played in 1923 and 1924 for the Columbus Tigers John Hall was undrafted in 1997 but signed with the New York Jets Mike Schneck was undrafted in 1999 but signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers Jim Leonhard was undrafted in 2005 but signed with the Buffalo Bills Jonathan Casillas was undrafted in 2009 but signed with the New Orleans Saints Chris Pressley was undrafted in 2009 but signed with the Cincinnati Bengals Chris Maragos was undrafted in 2010 but signed with the San Francisco 49ers John Clay was undrafted in 2011 but signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers Scott Tolzien was undrafted in 2011 but signed with the San Diego Chargers Note: No drafts held before 1936
Year
Player
Debut Team
Position
Notes
1920
Cub Buck Canton Bulldogs
T
Moose Gardner Detroit Heralds
G
Polly Koch Rock Island Independents
G/T
Jock Mungavin Chicago Tigers
E
1921
Tubby Howard Green Bay Packers
E/B
Paul Meyers New York Brickley Giants
E
Tubby Rohsenberger Evansville Crimson Giants
T
Ralph Scott †
Chicago Staleys
T/G
NFL Champion (1921 )
1922
Bill Collins Milwaukee Badgers
E
Al Elliott Racine Legion
RB
Don Murry †
Racine Legion
G/E/T
NFL Champion (1932 )
1923
Shorty Barr Racine Legion
QB
Wes Leaper Green Bay Packers
E
Eber Simpson St. Louis All-Stars
QB
Len Smith Racine Legion
T
Howard Stark Racine Legion
T
Gus Tebell Columbus Tigers
E
Rollie Williams Racine Legion
B
1924
Roman Brumm Racine Legion
E/T/C/G
Irv Carlson Kenosha Maroons
WR/B
Dave Noble [ a 14] Cleveland Bulldogs
B
1925
Jack Harris Green Bay Packers
FB/E
1926
Adolph Bieberstein Green Bay Packers
G
George Burnside Racine Tornadoes
QB
1927
Boob Darling †
Green Bay Packers
C
NFL Champion (1929 , 1930 , 1931 )
1928
Paul Schuette †
New York Giants
G
NFL Champion (1932 )
1929
Gene H. Rose Chicago Cardinals
B
1930
Arnie Herber ‡
Green Bay Packers
QB
NFL All-Star (1939 )1930 , 1931 , 1936 , 1939 )Pro Football Hall of Fame
1931
John Cavosie Portsmouth Spartans
FB
Milt Gantenbein †
Green Bay Packers
WR/DE
NFL Champion (1931 , 1936 , 1939 )
Milo Lubratovich Brooklyn Dodgers
T
1932
Joe Kresky Boston Braves
G/T
1933
Buckets Goldenberg †
Green Bay Packers
G
NFL Champion (1936 , 1939 , 1944 )
Joe Kurth [ a 15] Green Bay Packers
T
John Schneller †
Portsmouth Spartans
E
NFL Champion (1935 )
1934
Champ Seibold †
Green Bay Packers
T
NFL Champion (1936 )
1936
Rudy Gollomb Philadelphia Eagles
G
1937
Emmett Mortell [ a 16] Philadelphia Eagles
B
1938
Fred Borak Green Bay Packers
DE
Clarence Tommerson Pittsburgh Pirates
RB
1939
Karl Schuelke Pittsburgh Pirates
FB
1940
Bob Eckl Milwaukee Chiefs
T
1942
Art Albrecht Pittsburgh Steelers
T/C/LB
1944
Len Calligaro New York Giants
QB
1946
George Hekkers Miami Seahawks
T
Bill Schroeder Chicago Rockets
RB
Evan Vogds Chicago Rockets
G
1947
Ralph Davis Green Bay Packers
G
1948
John Atwood New York Giants
RB
Farnham Johnson [ a 17] Chicago Rockets
T
1964
Jim Purnell Chicago Bears
LB
1965
Lee Bernet Denver Broncos
TE
Jim Nettles Philadelphia Eagles
DB
Ron Smith Chicago Bears
DB
1968
Phil Sobocinski Atlanta Falcons
C
1969
Ken Criter Denver Broncos
LB
1971
Jim DeLisle Green Bay Packers
DT
Chuck Winfrey Minnesota Vikings
LB
1973
Rudy Steiner Atlanta Falcons
QB
1976
Ken Starch Green Bay Packers
RB
1977
Ron Egloff Denver Broncos
TE
1978
Larry Canada Denver Broncos
RB
Mike Morgan Chicago Bears
RB
1979
David Charles Seattle Seahawks
WR
Greg Gordon Miami Dolphins
CB
Jim Moore Chicago Bears
C
1980
Dave Crossen Atlanta Falcons
LB
1981
Bill Kazmaier Green Bay Packers
G
1982
Ron Steverson Atlanta Falcons
DB
Steve Veith Chicago Bears
K
1985
Marck Harrison Cleveland Browns
RB
Mike Jones Atlanta Falcons
WR
Sankar Montoute Kansas City Chiefs
LB
Art Price Atlanta Falcons
LB
John Williams Dallas Cowboys
RB
1986
Lance Branaman Atlanta Falcons
DT
1987
Jim Kmet Washington Redskins
DT
George Winslow Cleveland Browns
P
1988
Todd Gregoire Green Bay Packers
K
1992
Brendan Lynch Chicago Bears
LB
Rafael Robinson Seattle Seahawks
DB
1993
Lionell Crawford Green Bay Packers
WR
Rich Thompson Green Bay Packers
K
1994
Reggie Holt Green Bay Packers
S
Lamark Shackerford Green Bay Packers
DT
1995
Donny Brady Cleveland Browns
DB
Chad Cascadden New York Jets
LB
Brent Moss Miami Dolphins
RB
Joe Rudolph Philadelphia Eagles
G
1997
Daryl Carter Chicago Bears
LB
Derek Engler New York Giants
C
John Hall New York Jets
K
1998
Lamar Campbell Detroit Lions
DB
Jason Suttle Denver Broncos
DB
1999
Matt Davenport Pittsburgh Steelers
K
Mike Schneck *
Pittsburgh Steelers
C/LS
Pro Bowl (2005 )
Aaron Stecker † [ a 18] Chicago Bears
RB
Super Bowl Champion (XXXVII )
2000
Demetrius Brown Pittsburgh Steelers
WR
Ahmad Merritt Chicago Bears
WR
Donnel Thompson Pittsburgh Steelers
LB
2001
Dave Costa San Francisco 49ers
T
Mike Solwold †
Minnesota Vikings
C/LS
Super Bowl Champion (XXXVII )
Kevin Stemke Green Bay Packers
P
John Sigmund Washington Redskins
TE
John Waerig [ a 19] Detroit Lions
TE
2002
Nick Davis Minnesota Vikings
WR
2003
Erik Bickerstaff Dallas Cowboys
RB
2005
Matt Katula Baltimore Ravens
C/LS
Jim Leonhard Buffalo Bills
DB
2006
Donovan Raiola St. Louis Rams
C
2007
Roderick Rogers Denver Broncos
DB
2009
Jonathan Casillas †
New Orleans Saints
LB
Super Bowl Champion (XLIV )
P. J. Hill New Orleans Saints
RB
Mike Newkirk St. Louis Rams
DE
Chris Pressley Cincinnati Bengals
FB
2010
Chris Maragos †
San Francisco 49ers
DB
Super Bowl Champion (XLVIII , LII )
2011
John Clay Pittsburgh Steelers
RB
David Gilreath Indianapolis Colts
WR
Scott Tolzien San Diego Chargers
QB
2012
Jake Byrne New Orleans Saints
TE
2013
Marcus Cromartie San Diego Chargers
DB
Shelton Johnson Oakland Raiders
DB
2014
Ryan Groy Chicago Bears
G
2016
Michael Caputo Los Angeles Rams
DB
Alex Erickson Cincinnati Bengals
WR
Tyler Marz Tennessee Titans
T
Tanner McEvoy Seattle Seahawks
WR
Joel Stave Minnesota Vikings
QB
Austin Traylor Dallas Cowboys
TE
2017
Corey Clement Philadelphia Eagles
RB
Super Bowl Champion (LII )
Dare Ogunbowale Houston Texans
RB
Sojourn Shelton Arizona Cardinals
DB
2018
Garret Dooley Minnesota Vikings
LB
Alec James Arizona Cardinals
DE
Austin Ramesh Arizona Cardinals
FB
2019
Beau Benzschawel Detroit Lions
G
D'Cota Dixon Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DB
T. J. Edwards Philadelphia Eagles
LB
Alec Ingold Oakland Raiders
FB
Pro Bowl (2023 )
Olive Sagapolu Green Bay Packers
DT
2020
Chris Orr Carolina Panthers
LB
2021
Eric Burrell New Orleans Saints
DB
Jon Dietzen Green Bay Packers
G
Garrett Groshek Las Vegas Raiders
RB
Mason Stokke Carolina Panthers
FB
2022
Danny Davis III Green Bay Packers
WR
Scott Nelson Seattle Seahawks
S
Kendric Pryor Cincinnati Bengals
WR
Jack Sanborn Chicago Bears
LB
Josh Seltzner Indianapolis Colts
OL
Caesar Williams Los Angeles Rams
CB
2023
Tyler Beach Houston Texans
OL
2024
Travian Blaylock Chicago Bears
S
Peter Bowden Green Bay Packers
LS
Tanner Mordecai San Francisco 49ers
QB
Maema Njongmeta Cincinnati Bengals
LB
Hayden Rucci Miami Dolphins
TE
Notes
^ Because of the NFL–AFL merger agreement, the history of the AFL is officially recognized by the NFL and therefore this list includes the AFL draft (1960–1966) and the common draft (1967–1969).[ 1] [ 2]
^ In American and Canadian football , a back is a player who is lined up behind the linemen, the players who line up closest to the line of scrimmage.
^ a b This is the team that drafted the player, not their most recent team.
^ a b Ron Miller was drafted in the 1961 AFL Draft by the Houston Oilers (168th overall) and in the 1961 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams (41st overall).
^ a b Pat Richter was drafted in the 1963 AFL Draft by the Denver Broncos (78th overall) and in the 1963 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins (7th overall).
^ Tom Neumann transferred to Northern Michigan .[ 5]
^ a b Gary Kroner was drafted in the 1963 AFL Draft by the New York Jets (147th overall) and in the 1963 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers (93rd overall).
^ a b Roger Pillath was drafted in the 1964 AFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills (53rd overall) and in the 1964 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams (39th overall).
^ a b Ken Bowman was drafted in the 1964 AFL Draft by the New York Jets (75th overall) and in the 1964 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers (111th overall).
^ a b Jimmy Jones was drafted in the 1964 AFL Draft by the Denver Broncos (193rd overall) and in the 1964 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears (84th overall).
^ a b Al Piraino was drafted in the 1965 AFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs (85th overall) and in the 1965 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles (104th overall).
^ Wally Dreyer transferred to Michigan .[ 6]
^ J. J. Watt transferred from Central Michigan .[ 7]
^ Dave Noble transferred to Nebraska .[ 8]
^ Joe Kurth transferred from Notre Dame .[ 9]
^ Emmett Mortell transferred to Notre Dame .[ 10]
^ Farnham Johnson transferred to Michigan .[ 11]
^ Aaron Stecker transferred to Western Illinois .[ 12]
^ John Waerig transferred to Maryland .[ 13]
References
General Specific
^ a b Cross, B. Duane (January 22, 2001). "The AFL: A Football Legacy" . Sports Illustrated . Archived from the original on January 24, 2010. Retrieved December 26, 2010 . ^ a b "NFL History by Decade: 1961–1970" . NFL . Retrieved July 16, 2008 .^ "Wisconsin Drafted Players/Alumni" . Sports Reference LLC . Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 11, 2013 .^ Clayton, John (March 26, 2009). "Draft order to change for playoff teams" . ESPN.com. Archived from the original on February 18, 2010. ^ "Tom Neumann NFL & AFL Statistics" . Sports Reference LLC . Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 20, 2013 .^ "Wally Dreyer NFL & AFL Statistics" . Sports Reference LLC . Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 19, 2013 .^ "J.J. Watt NFL & AFL Statistics" . Sports Reference LLC . Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 19, 2013 .^ "Dave Noble NFL & AFL Statistics" . Sports Reference LLC . Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 27, 2013 .^ "Joe Kurth NFL & AFL Statistics" . Sports Reference LLC . Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 27, 2013 .^ "Emmett Mortell NFL & AFL Statistics" . Sports Reference LLC . Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 27, 2013 .^ "Franham Johnson NFL & AFL Statistics" . Sports Reference LLC . Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 27, 2013 .^ "Aaron Stecker NFL & AFL Statistics" . Sports Reference LLC . Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 20, 2013 .^ "John Waerig NFL & AFL Statistics" . Sports Reference LLC . Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 27, 2013 .
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