1959 NFL draft

The 1959 NFL draft had its first four rounds held on December 1, 1958, and its final twenty-six rounds on January 21, 1959. Both sessions were held at the Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia. With the first overall pick in the draft, the Green Bay Packers selected quarterback Randy Duncan.

Hall of Famers

 * Dick LeBeau, defensive back from Ohio State University taken 5th round 58th overall by the Cleveland Browns.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2010.