1961 American Football League Draft

1961 American Football League Draft

Because another league was in competition for the class of 1961 college stars, the American Football League draft for 1961 graduates was actually held in 1960, with a six-round telephone draft on November 23, that saw the Buffalo Bills select Auburn's Ken Rice as the overall first draft pick. The draft was completed on December 5 and 6th, with rounds seven through thirty.

Boston Patriots draft picks (Selected second)

Denver Broncos draft picks (Selected first)

Oakland Raiders draft picks (Selected fourth)

an Diego Chargers draft picks (Selected seventh)

*1 American Football League All-Star.
*2 Member of the American Football League All-Time Team.
*3 American Football League MVP
*4 Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

ee also

*List of American Football League players
*History of American Football League draft
*List of Professional Football Drafts

External links

* [http://aflfootball.tripod.com/draft/1961.html 1961 American Football League Draft list on Robert Phillips' site]


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