Draft History
In what year was the very first NFL Draft held?
1936
How many rounds are there currently in the NFL Draft?
Seven
Which college did the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft play for?
USC (Caleb Williams)
Which team traded up to select Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 NFL Draft
Kansas City Chiefs
Tom Brady was famously drafted in which round and draft pick?
199th in the Sixth
Which team had the first overall pick in the inaugural NFL Draft?
Philadelphia Eagles
What is the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NFL Draft?
Mid-January (specific date varies annually)
How many quarterbacks were selected in the top ten picks of the 2021 NFL Draft?
Three (Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance)
In the famous 2004 NFL Draft, The Giants walked home with Eli Manning but what team Traded him?
Chargers
Ryan Leaf, a highly touted quarterback, was the second overall pick in which draft?
1998
What future Hall of Famer was the first overall pick in the 1967 NFL Draft?
Bubba Smith
What is the name of the annual scouting event where prospects are evaluated?
NFL Scouting Combine
This third overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft is known for starting the first ever Draft Hug with Roger Goodell
Gerald McCoy
Which team traded up to select quarterback Carson Wentz with the second overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft?
Philadelphia Eagles
Which Hall of Fame quarterback was the 32nd overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft?
Drew Brees
What year did the Draft Jingle start?
2006
What is the maximum amount of time a team has to make a selection in the first round?
10 minutes
This Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback was surprisingly drafted third overall in 1999.
Tim Couch
In the 1998 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts had the first overall pick and traded down. Which player did they still end up with?
Peyton Manning
Trent Richardson, a highly rated running back, was the third overall pick in which draft and is often considered a bust?
2012
What year did the NFL Draft officially move to primetime television?
1980
What is the term for a trade where a team moves higher in the draft order?
Trading up
This defensive end was the first overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft and went on to win multiple Defensive Player of the Year awards.
Myles Garrett
Which team traded a significant number of future picks to acquire the first overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft to select Jared Goff?
Los Angeles Rams
Antonio Brown, a dominant wide receiver, was drafted pick # in which round?
195th overall in the Sixth round