1962 NFL draft

The 1962 NFL draft was held on December 4, 1961 at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.

The Washington Redskins used the first overall pick of the draft to select running back Ernie Davis, then subsequently traded him to the Cleveland Browns.

Round one

 * HOF: Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Hall of Famers

 * Lance Alworth, wide receiver from Arkansas taken 1st round 8th overall by the San Francisco 49ers, but signed with the AFL San Diego Chargers.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1978.


 * Merlin Olsen, defensive tackle from Utah State taken 1st round 3rd overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1982.


 * Mick Tingelhoff, center from Nebraska undrafted and signed by the Minnesota Vikings.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2015.