The 1947 National Football League Draft was held on December 16, 1946, at the Commodore Hotel in

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. The National Football League in this draft made the first overall pick, a bonus pick determined by lottery. The

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won the first lottery, and used the pick to select halfback

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. This lottery process ended in

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Player selections

Hall of Famers

* Dante Lavelli, end from Ohio State University taken 12th round 103rd overall by the Los Angeles Rams. :Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1975.List of 1970s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com *

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, defensive back from Texas taken 20th round 184th overall by the New York Giants. :Inducted: For his Coaching achievements Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1990 * Art Donovan, defensive tackle from Boston College taken 22nd round 204th overall by the New York Giants :Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1968.

Notable undrafted players

Summary

Schools with multiple draft selections

Notes

References

External links

NFL.com – 1947 Draft

Pro Football Hall of Fame
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