The 1949 NFL draft was held on December 21, 1948, at The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia. The draft was preceded by a secret draft meeting held November 15, 1948, at the Hotel Schenley in Pittsburgh.
This was the third year that the first overall pick was a bonus pick determined by lottery, with the previous two winners (Chicago Bears in 1947 and Washington Redskins in 1948) ineligible from the draw; it was won by the Philadelphia Eagles, who selected center/linebacker Chuck Bednarik.
Player selections
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
Round 10
Round 11
Round 12
Round 13
Round 14
Round 15
Round 16
Round 17
Round 18
Round 19
Round 20
Round 21
Round 22
Round 23
Round 24
Round 25
Hall of Famers
- Chuck Bednarik, center from the University of Pennsylvania taken 1st round 1st overall by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1967.
- Norm Van Brocklin, quarterback from the University of Oregon taken 4th round 37th overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1971.
- George Blanda, quarterback from the University of Kentucky taken 12th round 119th overall by the Chicago Bears.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1981.
- Doak Walker, halfback from Southern Methodist University taken 1st round 3rd overall by the Boston Yanks.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1986.
- Jim Finks, quarterback from Tulsa taken 12th round 116th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Inducted: For his achievements as an Executive Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1995.
Notable undrafted players
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