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The 1940 National Football League Draft was held on December 9, 1939, at the Schroeder Hotel in
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Player selections


Round one


Round two


Round three


Round four


Round five


Round six


Round seven


Round eight


Round nine


Round ten


Round eleven


Round twelve


Round thirteen


Round fourteen


Round fifteen


Round sixteen


Round seventeen


Round eighteen


Round nineteen


Round twenty


Round twenty-one


Round twenty-two


Hall of Famers

* George McAfee, quarterback from Duke taken 1st round 2nd overall by the Philadelphia Eagles. :Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1966.List of Hall of Fame Inductees at profootballhof.com * Bulldog Turner, center from Hardin–Simmons taken 1st round 7th overall by the Chicago Bears. :Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1966.


Notable undrafted players


References


External links


NFL.com – 1940 Draft



Pro Football Hall of Fame
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