The 1963 American Football League draft was held in

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drafted as the Dallas Texans, as their relocation would take place a few months later. With the first overall selection, they took

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was held two days later 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

Round twenty-three

Round twenty-four

Round twenty-five

Round twenty-six

Round twenty-seven

Round twenty-eight

Round twenty-nine

* This pick was considered a "Future" selection.

Notable undrafted players

References

External links

1963 AFL Draft
{{NFL drafts

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Draft