1947 NFL draft

The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946, at the Commodore Hotel in New York City, New York.

The National Football League in this draft made the first overall pick, a bonus pick determined by lottery. The Chicago Bears won the first lottery, and used the pick to select halfback Bob Fenimore. This lottery process ended in 1958.

This draft was the last time the Bears had the first overall pick in a draft until 2024.

Hall of Famers

 * Dante Lavelli, end from Ohio State University taken 12th round 103rd overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1975.


 * Tom Landry, defensive back from Texas taken 20th round 184th overall by the New York Giants.
 * Inducted: For his Coaching achievements Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1990


 * Art Donovan, defensive tackle from Boston College taken 22nd round 204th overall by the New York Giants
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1968.