1964 NFL draft
The 1964 NFL Draft was the 35th annual National Football League player selection meeting, held on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.[1] The league's 14 teams made selections over 20 rounds, choosing a total of 280 college players to build their rosters.[2][1] With the San Francisco 49ers holding the first overall pick—acquired via trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers—the 49ers selected end Dave Parks from Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech University).[3] Widely regarded as one of the most talented drafts in NFL history, as affirmed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 calling it a 'legendary group of future Hall of Famers,' the 1964 selection process produced a record 11 future Pro Football Hall of Famers, including quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, linemen, and defensive backs who went on to define eras for their teams.[4][5][6] The event unfolded without modern time limits, lasting a then-record 21 hours and 43 minutes as team representatives deliberated in the hotel ballroom just months after President John F. Kennedy's assassination.[4] Notable first-round selections included tackle Bob Brown (second overall, Philadelphia Eagles), halfback Charley Taylor (third overall, Washington Redskins), and end Paul Warfield (11th overall, Cleveland Browns), all of whom earned Hall of Fame enshrinement.[3][5] The draft's legacy is particularly tied to the Dallas Cowboys, who found late-round gems that fueled their rise to dominance in the 1970s, such as seventh-round wide receiver Bob Hayes (88th overall), second-round defensive back Mel Renfro (17th overall), and tenth-round quarterback Roger Staubach (129th overall).[4][3] Other standout Hall of Famers included defensive end Carl Eller (sixth overall, Minnesota Vikings), safety Paul Krause (second round, 18th overall, Washington Redskins), running back Leroy Kelly (eighth round, 110th overall, Cleveland Browns), linebacker Dave Wilcox (third round, 29th overall, San Francisco 49ers), and the aforementioned Brown, Taylor, and Warfield.[5] This class's depth extended beyond the first round, with three of the ten player inductees and coach Bill Parcells (selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round, 89th overall) coming after the 30th pick, highlighting the era's scouting challenges and the value of mid-to-late selections.[4] As the last fully separate NFL draft before the 1967 AFL-NFL merger introduced a common selection process, it exemplified the competitive talent pool of the pre-merger professional football landscape.[7]Historical Context
1963 NFL and College Football Seasons
The 1963 NFL season was marked by intense competition in both conferences, culminating in the Chicago Bears' victory over the New York Giants by a score of 14-10 in the NFL Championship Game played at Wrigley Field on December 29. The Bears secured the Western Conference title with an 11-1-2 regular-season record, finishing a half-game ahead of the defending champion Green Bay Packers, who recorded 11-2-1. In the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Browns achieved a 10-4 mark, positioning them as a strong playoff contender behind the 11-3-0 Giants. The 1963 college football season showcased dominant performances by several programs, with the Texas Longhorns completing an undefeated 11-0 campaign to claim the national championship after defeating Navy 28-6 in the Cotton Bowl.[8] Navy finished second nationally at 9-1, propelled by quarterback Roger Staubach, who won the Heisman Trophy after passing for 1,474 yards and 7 touchdowns (plus 8 rushing for 15 total).[9] Other top teams included Illinois (7-2, third in final AP poll) and Alabama (9-2, eighth in final rankings), while the Rose Bowl featured Illinois edging Washington 17-7 on January 1, 1964.[8] These seasons directly influenced the 1964 NFL draft pool by highlighting eligible seniors and early declarants who excelled in college, such as Texas Tech end Dave Parks, who had 32 receptions for 499 yards and 4 touchdowns.[10] Ohio State halfback Paul Warfield also emerged as a top prospect, rushing for 420 yards and catching 9 passes during a 5-3-1 Buckeyes season.[11] Their performances, alongside other standouts like Nebraska guard Bob Brown and Arizona State halfback Charley Taylor, created a deep talent reservoir for NFL teams seeking to address roster needs.[12]Rivalry with the American Football League
The American Football League (AFL), founded in 1960 as a rival to the established National Football League (NFL), operated its own separate draft system to secure top college talent, intensifying competition for players during the early 1960s. The AFL held its 1964 draft on November 30, 1963, in New York City, just days before the NFL's draft on December 2, 1963, allowing the upstart league to make initial offers to prospects and spark bidding wars.[13][14] These bidding wars drove up player salaries, with the AFL often outbidding NFL teams to attract elite prospects, as the newer league sought to build credibility and fan interest through aggressive recruitment. For instance, in the 1964 draft class, offensive tackle Scott Appleton was selected fourth overall by the NFL's Dallas Cowboys but signed a four-year, $104,000 contract with the AFL's Houston Oilers on February 1, 1964, highlighting the financial incentives offered by the AFL. Similarly, quarterback Pete Beathard, taken fifth overall by the NFL's Detroit Lions, opted for the AFL's Kansas City Chiefs, who had picked him second overall in their draft, underscoring how such conflicts disrupted NFL planning and escalated costs across both leagues.[15][16][17] Amid this rivalry, the 1964 season featured 14 NFL teams competing against eight AFL franchises, prompting the NFL to bolster its expansion efforts and television deals to counter the AFL's growth in markets like Boston, New York, and Houston. By late 1964, informal merger discussions had emerged, with NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle proposing a 20-team combined league, though AFL owners rejected the plan, citing concerns over franchise relocations and equity; this tension foreshadowed more formal merger negotiations in subsequent years.[13][18]Pre-Draft Developments
Scouting and Player Evaluations
In the pre-combine era of the 1964 NFL Draft, scouting relied heavily on reviewing college game films to assess prospects' performances, as teams lacked centralized physical testing events.[19] Scouts would travel extensively to obtain and analyze these films, often spending hours breaking down plays to evaluate technique and athleticism.[19] All-star games played a crucial role in providing live evaluations, with events like the Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine Game allowing scouts to observe top seniors in competitive settings against elite competition.[20][21] The Senior Bowl, held annually since 1950 in Mobile, Alabama, featured practices and games where NFL personnel could gauge players' adaptability and skills firsthand.[20] Similarly, the East-West Shrine Game served as a key showcase, drawing dozens of professional scouts to assess potential draftees in the 1960s.[22] Personal visits by scouts to college campuses were also essential, involving direct observation of practices and interviews; for instance, one scout drove 1,500 miles in 1964 to evaluate a single prospect.[19] No formal NFL Combine existed until 1985, leaving these decentralized methods as the primary tools for talent identification.[7] Evaluations emphasized position-specific traits, such as arm strength and decision-making for quarterbacks, blocking prowess and leverage for linemen, and burst and route-running for skill players.[19] For wide receivers, speed and catching ability were highly prized; Dave Parks, the No. 1 overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers, was rated for his "very good speed" and solid hands, though scouts questioned his strength for certain roles like running back, projecting him instead as a flanker or split end.[13][23] These practices faced significant challenges, including limited medical testing that often overlooked injuries or durability issues, and heavy reliance on subjective judgments from individual scouts, which introduced risks and inconsistencies in player assessments.[19] Such methods could lead to overlooked red flags, contributing to variable success rates in draft outcomes during the era.[19]Team Strategies and Needs
The 1964 NFL Draft provided teams with an opportunity to address roster deficiencies exposed during the 1963 season, where records ranged from the Chicago Bears' dominant 11-1-2 mark to the San Francisco 49ers' league-worst 2-12 finish. Struggling franchises prioritized players capable of delivering immediate contributions to reverse poor performances, while contenders focused on depth and long-term potential amid the intensifying rivalry with the American Football League. Collaborative scouting groups like LESTO (Lions, Eagles, and Steelers), which became BLESTO when the Bears joined in 1964, and Quadra Scouting (Cowboys, Rams, and 49ers) emerged that year to pool resources for better talent evaluation, reflecting a league-wide strategic shift toward more systematic pre-draft analysis.[24][7] The San Francisco 49ers, reeling from a 2-12 campaign marked by early-season losses and a midseason coaching change from Red Hickey to Jack Christiansen, targeted offensive weapons to complement quarterback John Brodie, who had thrown for over 3,100 yards but operated behind an inconsistent line and receiving corps. With the first overall selection, their strategy emphasized bolstering the passing attack to inject dynamism into an offense that managed just 198 points all season.[25][25] Similarly, the Philadelphia Eagles, who endured a 2-10-2 record after a playoff appearance in 1960, sought reinforcements along the offensive line to enhance protection for their quarterbacks and revive a stagnant ground game that averaged under 100 rushing yards per contest. Their approach balanced immediate line stability with prospects who could contribute to run blocking and pass protection right away.[24] The Dallas Cowboys, in their fourth NFL season with a 4-10 mark, adopted a forward-thinking strategy centered on building around emerging young talent through meticulous scouting, including medical evaluations and pre-draft relationships to outmaneuver AFL competition. As an expansion-era team, they aimed to add versatile athletes for both immediate depth and future contention, leveraging trades for short-term help while eyeing long-term foundational pieces like a successor at quarterback.[26] Defending champions like the Green Bay Packers, fresh off an 11-2-1 season and two straight NFL titles, held 23 selections—the most in the draft—owing to advantageous positioning from their strong record and accumulated picks from prior trades. Their emphasis lay in drafting for depth and future potential rather than urgent fixes, allowing coach Vince Lombardi to methodically reinforce an already stacked roster across multiple rounds.[3] Even successful teams pursued targeted upgrades; the New York Giants, who went 11-3 in 1963 behind aging quarterback Y.A. Tittle, scouted quarterback prospects as a precautionary measure following Tittle's season-ending ligament tear in the playoff loss to the Bears. Pre-draft mocks highlighted potential signal-callers as common targets to ensure succession planning.[27][28] The Minnesota Vikings, mired at 5-8-1, eyed running back reinforcements to complement their existing backfield led by All-Pro Tommy Mason, focusing on prospects who could add power and depth to a rushing attack that gained 1,510 yards but lacked consistency in short-yardage situations. Mock projections often pegged versatile backs as priorities to support quarterback Fran Tarkenton's mobility-based offense.[29]Draft Mechanics
Date, Location, and Format
The 1964 NFL Draft took place on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Chicago, Illinois.[4][30] The event was a single-day affair, though it extended continuously for 21 hours and 43 minutes, concluding in the early morning of December 3 due to the absence of time limits on selections.[1][26] The draft consisted of 20 rounds involving the league's 14 teams, resulting in 280 total selections.[31] Selections were announced orally by NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, who read the picks as team representatives made their choices in a ballroom setting.[7][4] This process reflected the era's informal structure, with no clocks or structured breaks, allowing teams extended deliberation time—for instance, the Dallas Cowboys once paused proceedings for six hours to conduct a medical evaluation on a prospect.[32] Participation was limited exclusively to the NFL's 14 franchises, amid the ongoing rivalry with the American Football League, which had conducted its separate draft just days earlier on November 30, 1963.[33][31]Selection Order
The selection order for the 1964 NFL Draft was established through the inverse of the 1963 regular season standings, granting the earliest picks to teams with the worst records to foster league parity and aid rebuilding efforts. This approach ensured that struggling franchises, such as those coming off sub-.500 seasons, could prioritize high-impact talent acquisition early in the process.[7] The San Francisco 49ers earned the No. 1 overall selection after finishing 2–12 in 1963, the league's poorest record. Subsequent positions followed the reverse standings: the Philadelphia Eagles (2–10–1) picked second, the Washington Redskins (3–11–0) third, and the Dallas Cowboys (4–10–0) fourth. For tied records, such as the 5–8–1 marks shared by the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings or the [Los Angeles Rams](/page/Los Angeles_Rams)' 5–9–0 finish, order was resolved using the teams' positions from the prior year's draft or, if needed, a lottery draw. No compensatory selections were provided to the defending champions; the Chicago Bears (11–1–2), fresh off their 1963 NFL title win, rounded out the first round at No. 14. This structure particularly benefited expansion-era or underperforming teams like the Vikings, who selected sixth despite their middling record, allowing focus on foundational roster improvements. Pre-draft trades influenced the overall distribution of picks across the 20-round event, resulting in uneven totals per team despite the standard allocation of one pick per round. The Green Bay Packers amassed the highest number at 23 selections through acquired rights, while the Washington Redskins held the fewest with 17.[35][36]Trades and Transactions
During the 1964 NFL Draft, held from December 2 to 3, 1963, in Chicago, trades were permitted between rounds as teams negotiated to adjust their selection positions, though such activity remained limited owing to the league's conservative trading practices of the era. These transactions typically exchanged draft picks for future selections or established players, reflecting teams' priorities in bolstering rosters amid growing competition from the American Football League. The overall impact was modest compared to later decades, with most swaps occurring pre-draft or early in the process to influence later rounds rather than the high-stakes first round.[7] A prominent example unfolded on the draft's opening day, when the Chicago Bears traded their second-round pick (no. 28 overall, later used by Pittsburgh to select running back Jim Kelly) and fourth-round pick (no. 51 overall, used to select offensive lineman Ben McGee) to the Pittsburgh Steelers in return for the Steelers' first-round pick in the 1965 NFL Draft. That 1965 selection became the third overall choice, enabling the Bears to draft Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus and fortify their defense en route to a 1965 NFL Championship appearance. This deal highlighted the strategic value placed on premium future assets during an era when immediate roster depth was crucial for contending teams.[37] Another key swap occurred after the draft on January 1, 1964. The Dallas Cowboys traded the rights to their no. 4 overall first-round selection, offensive tackle Scott Appleton from Texas, to the Pittsburgh Steelers for wide receiver Buddy Dial, a two-time Pro Bowler who had led the NFL with 13 touchdown receptions in 1962. Appleton joined the Steelers' defensive line but lasted only three seasons before departing, while Dial's performance waned in Dallas with just 42 receptions over four years; the transaction is frequently regarded as one of Pittsburgh's most regrettable deals due to its lack of long-term value.[26] The Green Bay Packers entered the draft with 23 selections—the highest total among the 14 teams—owing to several pre-draft acquisitions that expanded their allotment beyond the standard 20 rounds. Notable among these was a third-round pick (no. 36 overall) obtained from the Baltimore Colts via an earlier trade, which the Packers used to select running back Ode Burrell from Mississippi State. Additional picks stemmed from deals like a 1962 exchange with the Cleveland Browns for a seventh-rounder and a 1963 swap with the New York Giants for an 11th-round choice, enabling coach Vince Lombardi to target depth across positions despite losing top prospects to AFL offers. This stockpiling directly enhanced Green Bay's pick volume, allowing 23 opportunities to scout and sign talent in a competitive market.[12][35] Overall, these transactions reshaped team selections without drastically altering the initial reverse-order format, as the Packers' expanded holdings exemplified how accumulated pre-draft assets could amplify a contender's draft haul while others, like the Steelers, used swaps to acquire immediate contributors.[3]Player Selections
Round 1
The first round of the 1964 NFL Draft, held on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, featured 14 selections by the league's 14 teams, with no trades occurring during the round itself.[3][4] The San Francisco 49ers, coming off a 2-12 season and seeking to rebuild their offense, led off by selecting wide receiver Dave Parks from Texas Tech, a speedy deep threat expected to provide an immediate boost alongside quarterback John Brodie.[12][4] The complete list of first-round selections is as follows:| Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco 49ers | Dave Parks | WR | Texas Tech |
| 2 | Philadelphia Eagles | Bob Brown | OT | Nebraska |
| 3 | Washington Redskins | Charley Taylor | WR | Arizona State |
| 4 | Dallas Cowboys | Scott Appleton | DT | Texas |
| 5 | Detroit Lions | Pete Beathard | QB | USC |
| 6 | Minnesota Vikings | Carl Eller | DE | Minnesota |
| 7 | Los Angeles Rams | Bill Munson | QB | Utah State |
| 8 | Baltimore Colts | Marv Woodson | DB | Indiana |
| 9 | St. Louis Cardinals | Ken Kortas | DT | Louisville |
| 10 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Paul Martha | DB | Pittsburgh |
| 11 | Cleveland Browns | Paul Warfield | WR | Ohio State |
| 12 | New York Giants | Joe Don Looney | RB | Oklahoma |
| 13 | Green Bay Packers | Lloyd Voss | DE | Nebraska |
| 14 | Chicago Bears | Dick Evey | DT | Tennessee |
Round 2
The second round of the 1964 NFL Draft featured 14 selections, spanning overall picks 15 through 28, and highlighted emerging defensive talents amid teams' needs for depth in the secondary and skill positions. Notably, this round yielded two future Pro Football Hall of Famers: cornerback Mel Renfro, drafted by the Dallas Cowboys to strengthen their pass defense, and safety Paul Krause, selected by the Washington Redskins as a versatile defensive back with interception potential.[38] These picks underscored the draft's emphasis on athletic defensive backs capable of immediate contributions in an era of evolving passing attacks.[12] The complete list of second-round selections is as follows:| Overall Pick | Round-Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 2-1 | San Francisco 49ers | George Mira | QB | Miami (FL) |
| 16 | 2-2 | Philadelphia Eagles | Jack Concannon | QB | Boston College |
| 17 | 2-3 | Dallas Cowboys | Mel Renfro | DB | Oregon |
| 18 | 2-4 | Washington Redskins | Paul Krause | DB | Iowa |
| 19 | 2-5 | Minnesota Vikings | Hal Bedsole | TE | USC |
| 20 | 2-6 | Detroit Lions | Matt Snorton | TE | Michigan State |
| 21 | 2-7 | Chicago Bears | Bill Martin | TE | Georgia Tech |
| 22 | 2-8 | Baltimore Colts | Tony Lorick | RB | Arizona State |
| 23 | 2-9 | Chicago Bears | Pat Crain | HB | Clemson |
| 24 | 2-10 | St. Louis Cardinals | Herschel Turner | T | Kentucky |
| 25 | 2-11 | New York Giants | Steve Thurlow | RB | Stanford |
| 26 | 2-12 | Cleveland Browns | Billy Truax | TE | LSU |
| 27 | 2-13 | Green Bay Packers | Jon Morris | C | Holy Cross |
| 28 | 2-14 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Jim Kelly | TE | Notre Dame |
Round 3
The third round of the 1964 NFL Draft, consisting of picks 29 through 42, emphasized defensive reinforcements, with teams selecting multiple linebackers and linemen to address needs in pass rushing and run defense following the skill-position heavy early rounds.[3] This round yielded notable value, as several mid-round talents developed into Pro Bowl performers, exemplified by the selection of future Hall of Famer Dave Wilcox, who anchored the San Francisco 49ers' defense for over a decade.[39] The focus on trench warfare players reflected the era's strategy of building stout fronts to counter mobile offenses.[3]| Overall | Round-Pick | Team | Player | Pos. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 3-1 | San Francisco 49ers | Dave Wilcox | LB | Oregon |
| 30 | 3-2 | Philadelphia Eagles | Pat Batten | FB | Hardin-Simmons |
| 31 | 3-3 | Los Angeles Rams | John Mims | T | Rice |
| 32 | 3-4 | Los Angeles Rams | Willie Brown | WR | USC |
| 33 | 3-5 | Detroit Lions | Gerry Philbin | DE | Buffalo |
| 34 | 3-6 | Minnesota Vikings | George Rose | DB | Auburn |
| 35 | 3-7 | Los Angeles Rams | Jerry Richardson | DB | West Texas A&M |
| 36 | 3-8 | Green Bay Packers | Ode Burrell | RB | Mississippi State |
| 37 | 3-9 | St. Louis Cardinals | Remi Prudhomme | C | LSU |
| 38 | 3-10 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Ralph Baker | LB | Penn State |
| 39 | 3-11 | Los Angeles Rams | Roger Pillath | T | Wisconsin |
| 40 | 3-12 | Green Bay Packers | Joe O'Donnell | G | Michigan |
| 41 | 3-13 | Green Bay Packers | Tommy Crutcher | LB | TCU |
| 42 | 3-14 | Chicago Bears | Sid Blanks | RB | Texas A&M–Kingsville |
Round 4
The fourth round of the 1964 NFL Draft featured 14 selections, with teams targeting developmental prospects to provide roster depth and future potential, particularly in skill positions and the lines.[3] Building on the offensive emphasis seen in earlier rounds, this stage included several running backs and offensive linemen viewed as projects capable of maturing into valuable contributors.[3] Notable among these were running back selections like Matt Snell from Ohio State, taken by the New York Giants at pick 49, and Perry Lee Dunn from Mississippi, selected by the Dallas Cowboys at pick 45, both representing high-upside rushers for backfield depth.[3] Offensive line prospects dominated as well, with guards such as Jim Wilson (Georgia, San Francisco 49ers, pick 43) and Don Shackelford (Pacific, Cleveland Browns, pick 54) highlighting the round's focus on building trench strength through mid-round development.[3] The complete list of fourth-round picks is as follows:| Overall Pick | Round Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 4-1 | San Francisco 49ers | Jim Wilson | G | Georgia |
| 44 | 4-2 | Green Bay Packers | Bob Long | FL | Wichita St. |
| 45 | 4-3 | Dallas Cowboys | Perry Lee Dunn | RB | Mississippi |
| 46 | 4-4 | Philadelphia Eagles | Ray Kubala | C | Texas A&M |
| 47 | 4-5 | Chicago Bears | Mike Reilly | LB | Iowa |
| 48 | 4-6 | Detroit Lions | Wally Hilgenberg | LB | Iowa |
| 49 | 4-7 | New York Giants | Matt Snell | RB | Ohio St. |
| 50 | 4-8 | Baltimore Colts | Ted Davis | LB | Georgia Tech |
| 51 | 4-9 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Ben McGee | DE | Jackson St. |
| 52 | 4-10 | New York Giants | George Seals | G | Missouri |
| 53 | 4-11 | Minnesota Vikings | Tom Keating | DT | Michigan |
| 54 | 4-12 | Cleveland Browns | Don Shackelford | G | Pacific |
| 55 | 4-13 | Green Bay Packers | Paul Costa | TE | Notre Dame |
| 56 | 4-14 | Chicago Bears | Frank Budka | DB | Notre Dame |
Round 5
In the fifth round of the 1964 NFL Draft, held on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, the 14 selections emphasized building depth along the offensive and defensive lines, with teams targeting tackles, ends, and centers to support starting units established in earlier rounds, while also adding linebackers and backs for potential backup and special teams roles.[3] This approach reflected the era's strategy of using mid-round picks to acquire durable linemen capable of contributing immediately as rotational players or developmental specialists.[3] The complete list of fifth-round picks is as follows:| Pick | Team | Player | Pos. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | San Francisco 49ers | Rudy Johnson | HB | Nebraska |
| 58 | Philadelphia Eagles | Mickey Babb | E | Georgia |
| 59 | Washington Redskins | Jim Snowden | T | Notre Dame |
| 60 | Green Bay Packers | Duke Carlisle | B | Texas |
| 61 | Detroit Lions | Benny Nelson | DB | Alabama |
| 62 | Minnesota Vikings | John Kirby | LB | Nebraska |
| 63 | Los Angeles Rams | Ken Henson | C | TCU |
| 64 | Baltimore Colts | Ed Lothamer | DT | Michigan State |
| 65 | St. Louis Cardinals | Charley Brooks | E | Memphis State |
| 66 | Pittsburgh Steelers | T. W. Alley | T | William & Mary |
| 67 | Cleveland Browns | Dick Klein | T | Wichita State |
| 68 | New York Giants | Tony DiMidio | T | West Chester |
| 69 | Green Bay Packers | Steve Wright | T | Alabama |
| 70 | Chicago Bears | Dan Conners | LB | Miami (FL) |
Round 6
The sixth round of the 1964 NFL Draft consisted of 14 selections, made between picks 71 and 84, focusing on prospects who could provide depth as practice squad members or emergency replacements for injuries.[3] These picks targeted a mix of running backs, receivers, and linemen from various colleges, reflecting teams' strategies to build rosters with versatile, high-upside talent late in the draft.[3] The complete list of sixth-round selections is as follows:| Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | San Francisco 49ers | Gary Lewis | RB | Arizona State |
| 72 | Philadelphia Eagles | Al Denson | FL | Florida A&M |
| 73 | Dallas Cowboys | Billy Lothridge | DB | Georgia Tech |
| 74 | Washington Redskins | Russ Brown | E | Florida |
| 75 | Minnesota Vikings | Bob Lacey | WR | North Carolina |
| 76 | Detroit Lions | John Hilton | TE | Richmond |
| 77 | Los Angeles Rams | Herman Johnson | HB | Michigan State |
| 78 | Baltimore Colts | Jim Mazurek | T | Syracuse |
| 79 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Tom Gibson | G | South Carolina |
| 80 | St. Louis Cardinals | Dick Bowman | E | Syracuse |
| 81 | New York Giants | Henry Schichtle | QB | Wichita State |
| 82 | Dallas Cowboys | Jim Curry | E | Cincinnati |
| 83 | Dallas Cowboys | Jim Evans | WR | Texas-El Paso |
| 84 | Chicago Bears | Jim Jones | SE | Wisconsin |
Round 7
The seventh round of the 1964 NFL Draft, held on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, featured selections from pick 85 to 98 overall, as each of the league's 14 teams made one choice.[3] This round produced notable late-round value, including future Hall of Famer Bob Hayes and Bill Parcells, who transitioned to a distinguished coaching career.[3] The complete list of seventh-round selections is as follows:| Overall Pick | Round Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 7-1 | San Francisco 49ers | Hagood Clarke | DB | Florida |
| 86 | 7-2 | Philadelphia Eagles | Pete Goimarac | C | West Virginia |
| 87 | 7-3 | Washington Redskins | Dick Shiner | QB | Maryland |
| 88 | 7-4 | Dallas Cowboys | Bob Hayes | SE | Florida A&M |
| 89 | 7-5 | Detroit Lions | Bill Parcells | T | Wichita State |
| 90 | 7-6 | Minnesota Vikings | Wes Bryant | T | Arkansas |
| 91 | 7-7 | Los Angeles Rams | John Varnell | T | West Texas A&M |
| 92 | 7-8 | Baltimore Colts | Ken Sugarman | T | Whitworth |
| 93 | 7-9 | St. Louis Cardinals | Jerry Lamb | E | Arkansas |
| 94 | 7-10 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Bobby Smith | HB | North Texas |
| 95 | 7-11 | Cleveland Browns | Sammy Odom | DT | Northwestern State |
| 96 | 7-12 | New York Giants | Roger Anderson | DT | Virginia Union |
| 97 | 7-13 | Green Bay Packers | Dick Herzing | T | Drake |
| 98 | 7-14 | Chicago Bears | Chuck Logan | TE | Northwestern |
Round 8
The eighth round of the 1964 NFL Draft, consisting of 14 selections, emphasized running back depth to support the era's run-heavy offensive strategies, providing teams with versatile ground-game contributors.[3] This focus on bolstering the rushing attack contrasted with the prior round's greater attention to speed and skill positions.[3] A notable selection came at pick 110, where the Cleveland Browns chose running back Leroy Kelly from Morgan State University, a player who would emerge as a future Pro Football Hall of Famer.[45] The full list of eighth-round picks is as follows:| Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | San Francisco 49ers | Bob Daugherty | HB | Tulsa |
| 100 | New York Giants | Ray Popp | G | Pittsburgh |
| 101 | Dallas Cowboys | Al Geverink | HB | UCLA |
| 102 | San Francisco 49ers | Bob Poole | TE | Clemson |
| 103 | Minnesota Vikings | Bill McWatters | FB | North Texas |
| 104 | St. Louis Cardinals | George Bednar | G | Notre Dame |
| 105 | Los Angeles Rams | Bucky Pope | FL | Catawba |
| 106 | Baltimore Colts | J.R. Williamson | LB | Louisiana Tech |
| 107 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Bobby Currington | HB | North Carolina Central |
| 108 | St. Louis Cardinals | Bob Johnson | E | Wisconsin |
| 109 | New York Giants | Gary Wood | QB | Cornell |
| 110 | Cleveland Browns | Leroy Kelly | RB | Morgan State |
| 111 | Green Bay Packers | Ken Bowman | C | Wisconsin |
| 112 | Chicago Bears | Larry Rakestraw | QB | Georgia |
Round 9
In the ninth round of the 1964 NFL Draft, held on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, teams focused on adding depth players, with a particular emphasis on offensive and defensive linemen to strengthen interior lines and defensive fronts.[3] This round yielded 14 selections, many of whom served as reliable backups or rotational contributors rather than immediate starters, reflecting the draft's late-stage strategy for building roster sustainability.[12] The picks included several guards and tackles who provided trench warfare support, alongside defensive backs and linebackers to enhance secondary and linebacker depth in an era where physicality in the lines was paramount.[3] Notable among them was Howard Mudd, drafted by the San Francisco 49ers from Hillsdale College, who emerged as a Pro Bowl guard three times (1966, 1967, 1969) and earned All-Pro honors in 1966 while anchoring the 49ers' offensive line for much of his 10-year career.[46] Len Hauss, selected by the Washington Redskins from the University of Georgia, became a five-time Pro Bowl center (1966, 1968–1970, 1972) and started 192 consecutive games over 14 seasons, solidifying the Redskins' interior protection.[47] Jake Kupp, taken by the Dallas Cowboys from the University of Washington, transitioned to a Pro Bowl guard (1969) with the New Orleans Saints, where he started 100 games across 12 NFL seasons.[48] These selections exemplified late-round efforts to construct defensive builds through versatile linemen and backfield defenders, contributing to team longevity without high-profile flash.[12]| Overall Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | San Francisco 49ers | Howard Mudd | G | Hillsdale |
| 114 | Philadelphia Eagles | Larry Smith | B | Mississippi |
| 115 | Washington Redskins | Len Hauss | C | Georgia |
| 116 | Dallas Cowboys | Jake Kupp | G | Washington |
| 117 | Detroit Lions | Wayne Rasmussen | DB | South Dakota State |
| 118 | Minnesota Vikings | Darrell Lester | FB | McNeese State |
| 119 | Los Angeles Rams | Jerry Burton | B | Northwestern State |
| 120 | Baltimore Colts | Vince Turner | DB | Missouri |
| 121 | St. Louis Cardinals | Willie Ross | FB | Nebraska |
| 122 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Bob Nichols | T | Stanford |
| 123 | Cleveland Browns | John Briscoe | LB | Arizona |
| 124 | New York Giants | Mickey Bitsko | LB | Dayton |
| 125 | Green Bay Packers | John McDowell | T | Saint John's (MN) |
| 126 | Chicago Bears | Jay Wilkinson | HB | Duke |
Round 10
In the tenth round of the 1964 NFL Draft, teams selected 14 players, spanning positions such as offensive tackles, backs, quarterbacks, defensive ends, and kickers, with a notable emphasis on future potential in the quarterback position. The Dallas Cowboys' choice of Roger Staubach, a quarterback from the U.S. Naval Academy, at the 129th overall pick emerged as the round's standout selection, recognized as a high-value acquisition despite the delay in his availability due to a mandatory five-year military commitment following his academy graduation.[49][50] The complete list of tenth-round selections is as follows:[3]| Overall Pick | Drafting Team | Player Name | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | San Francisco 49ers | Fred Polser | T | Texas A&M-Commerce |
| 128 | Philadelphia Eagles | Tom Boris | B | Purdue |
| 129 | Dallas Cowboys | Roger Staubach | QB | Navy |
| 130 | Washington Redskins | Rick Leeson | B | Pittsburgh |
| 131 | Los Angeles Rams | Ron Smith | QB | Richmond |
| 132 | Detroit Lions | Larry Hand | DE | Appalachian State |
| 133 | Los Angeles Rams | Gary Larsen | DT | Concordia-Moorhead (MN) |
| 134 | Detroit Lions | Glenn Holton | HB | West Virginia |
| 135 | Cleveland Browns | Bobby Robinson | G | Mississippi |
| 136 | St. Louis Cardinals | Tony Lawrence | T | Bowling Green |
| 137 | New York Giants | Jim Moran | DT | Idaho |
| 138 | Cleveland Browns | Dick Van Raaphorst | K | Ohio State |
| 139 | Green Bay Packers | Allen Jacobs | FB | Utah |
| 140 | Chicago Bears | Mike Brown | B | Delaware |
Round 11
The eleventh round of the 1964 NFL Draft, consisting of 14 selections, focused on long-shot prospects as teams entered the roster-filling phase, primarily targeting depth at offensive and defensive line positions along with occasional skill players.[3] These picks largely served as developmental or backup options, with only a handful advancing to professional rosters in limited roles.[3] The selections are detailed below:| Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | San Francisco 49ers | Dennis Almquist | G | Idaho |
| 142 | Philadelphia Eagles | Bob Berry | QB | Oregon |
| 143 | Washington Redskins | Gene Donaldson | RB | Purdue |
| 144 | Dallas Cowboys | Bob Crenshaw | G | Baylor |
| 145 | Detroit Lions | Don Hyne | T | Baldwin Wallace |
| 146 | Minnesota Vikings | H.O. Estes | G | Louisiana State |
| 147 | Los Angeles Rams | John Farris | G | San Diego State |
| 148 | Baltimore Colts | John Paglio | T | Syracuse |
| 149 | St. Louis Cardinals | Richard Hard | T | Wenatchee Valley JC |
| 150 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Robert Soleau | LB | William & Mary |
| 151 | Cleveland Browns | Eddie Versprille | FB | Alabama |
| 152 | New York Giants | Glen Condren | DT | Oklahoma |
| 153 | Green Bay Packers | Jack Petersen | T | Nebraska-Omaha |
| 154 | Chicago Bears | Dick Leeuwenburg | T | Stanford |
Round 12
The twelfth round of the 1964 NFL Draft consisted of 14 selections, reflecting the era's practice of using late-round picks to bolster team depth and provide bodies for training camp tryouts, often targeting versatile athletes who could compete for developmental roles or be converted to different positions.[51] These choices emphasized quantity, as teams sought to evaluate a large pool of prospects amid the league's expansion and competitive needs, with no trades influencing the round's order.[3] The following table lists all twelfth-round picks, including overall selection number, drafting team, player name, position, and college:| Overall Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | San Francisco 49ers | Jim Long | B | Fresno State |
| 156 | Philadelphia Eagles | John Sapinsky | T | William & Mary |
| 157 | Dallas Cowboys | Johnny Norman | E | Northwestern State |
| 158 | Washington Redskins | Bob Zvolerin | T | Tennessee |
| 159 | Minnesota Vikings | Sandy Sands | E | Texas |
| 160 | Detroit Lions | Warren Wells | SE | Texas Southern |
| 161 | Los Angeles Rams | Bill Dawson | TE | Florida State |
| 162 | Baltimore Colts | Kenny Graham | DB | Washington State |
| 163 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Bob Sherman | DB | Iowa |
| 164 | St. Louis Cardinals | Rick Sortun | G | Washington |
| 165 | New York Giants | Jim McNaughton | E | Utah State |
| 166 | Cleveland Browns | Ed Mitchell | G | Southern |
| 167 | Green Bay Packers | Dwain Bean | B | North Texas |
| 168 | Chicago Bears | Bob Horton | LB | Boston University |
Round 13
The thirteenth round of the 1964 NFL Draft, held on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, featured 14 selections as teams sought depth players amid increasing emphasis on scouting lesser-known prospects.[3] This round exemplified the draft's exploratory nature, with picks often drawn from mid-major or smaller programs, reflecting the era's challenges in evaluating talent beyond elite conferences.[52] The selections were as follows:| Overall Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | San Francisco 49ers | Robert Brown | DT | Arkansas-Pine Bluff |
| 170 | Philadelphia Eagles | Howard Kindig | DE | Los Angeles State |
| 171 | Washington Redskins | Tom MacDonald | B | Notre Dame |
| 172 | Dallas Cowboys | Jerry Rhome | QB | Tulsa |
| 173 | Detroit Lions | John Miller | DE | Idaho State |
| 174 | Minnesota Vikings | Russ Vollmer | DB | Memphis State |
| 175 | Los Angeles Rams | Marv Harris | LB | Stanford |
| 176 | Baltimore Colts | Charlie Parker | OG | Southern Mississippi |
| 177 | St. Louis Cardinals | Jake Adams | E | Virginia Tech |
| 178 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Glenn Baker | OT | Washington State |
| 179 | Cleveland Browns | Bob Meehan | OG | Syracuse |
| 180 | New York Giants | John Deibert | OT | Penn State |
| 181 | Green Bay Packers | Jack Mauro | OT | Northern Michigan |
| 182 | Chicago Bears | Cloyd Webb | E | Iowa |
Round 14
The fourteenth round of the 1964 NFL Draft, held on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, featured selections numbered 183 through 196, as each of the league's 14 teams made one pick in this late stage of the proceedings.[53] By this point, teams were primarily seeking developmental talent or depth for special teams and backups, with the potential for long-term starters diminishing significantly compared to earlier rounds.[12] Among the selections, San Francisco 49ers' choice of linebacker Ed Beard from Tennessee stood out as the most impactful; he went on to play eight NFL seasons exclusively with the 49ers, appearing in 112 games with 14 starts, three interceptions, and contributions on special teams.[54] Other picks, such as Minnesota Vikings running back Tom Michel from East Carolina, saw limited action—Michel rushed for 129 yards on 39 carries in his lone professional season—while the majority did not sustain notable careers in the league.[55] This round exemplified the high-risk nature of late draft choices in the era, where few advanced beyond training camp.[12]| Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | San Francisco 49ers | Ed Beard | LB | Tennessee |
| 184 | Philadelphia Eagles | Ernie Arizzi | B | Maryland |
| 185 | Dallas Cowboys | Jim Worden | LB | Wittenberg |
| 186 | Washington Redskins | Tom Urbanik | B | Penn State |
| 187 | Minnesota Vikings | Tom Michel | RB | East Carolina |
| 188 | Detroit Lions | Doug Bickle | DE | Hillsdale |
| 189 | Los Angeles Rams | John Garrett | LB | Oklahoma |
| 190 | Baltimore Colts | John Case | E | Clemson |
| 191 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Tom Jenkins | OG | Ohio State |
| 192 | St. Louis Cardinals | Len Slaby | C | Syracuse |
| 193 | New York Giants | Bill Harris | RB | Colorado |
| 194 | Cleveland Browns | Terry Sieg | RB | Virginia |
| 195 | Green Bay Packers | Tom O'Grady | WR | Northwestern |
| 196 | Chicago Bears | Kent Francisco | OT | UCLA |
Round 15
In the fifteenth round of the 1964 NFL Draft, held on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, the 14 NFL teams made selections focused on acquiring college players as developmental projects to build organizational depth for upcoming seasons.[12] These picks emphasized potential over immediate impact, targeting linemen, ends, and backs from a variety of programs to address long-term roster needs.[56] The complete list of fifteenth-round selections is as follows:| Overall Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | San Francisco 49ers | Jim Griffin | E | Grambling |
| 198 | Philadelphia Eagles | Bob Burrows | T | East Texas State |
| 199 | Washington Redskins | Dick Evers | T | Colorado State |
| 200 | Dallas Cowboys | Bill Van Burkleo | B | Tulsa |
| 201 | Detroit Lions | Roger LaLonde | T | Muskingum |
| 202 | Minnesota Vikings | Monte Kiffin | T | Nebraska |
| 203 | Los Angeles Rams | Mike Mayne | E | Idaho |
| 204 | Baltimore Colts | Larry Kramer | T | Nebraska |
| 205 | St. Louis Cardinals | Cliff Stallings | B | New Mexico |
| 206 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Barry Brown | E | Florida |
| 207 | Cleveland Browns | John Houtman | T | Michigan |
| 208 | New York Giants | Chuck Hinton | G | Mississippi |
| 209 | Green Bay Packers | Alex Zerko | T | Kent State |
| 210 | Chicago Bears | George Burman | T | Northwestern |
Round 16
The sixteenth round of the 1964 NFL Draft featured 14 picks, held on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, as teams sought potential depth pieces amid diminishing returns in later rounds. With expectations minimal for these late selections, the focus was on prospects who might provide camp competition or special teams support, though most faced significant barriers to earning a roster spot. No major trades directly impacted this round's order.[58] The complete list of picks is presented below:| Overall Pick | Round Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | 16-1 | San Francisco 49ers | Cornell Gordon | DB | North Carolina A&T |
| 212 | 16-2 | Philadelphia Eagles | Will Radosevich | OT | Wyoming |
| 213 | 16-3 | Dallas Cowboys | Paul Cercel | C | Pittsburgh |
| 214 | 16-4 | Washington Redskins | Tom Walters | DB | Southern Mississippi |
| 215 | 16-5 | Minnesota Vikings | Carleton Oats | DE | Florida A&M |
| 216 | 16-6 | Detroit Lions | Allan Robinson | RB | Brigham Young |
| 217 | 16-7 | Los Angeles Rams | Phil Zera | RB | St. Joseph's (IN) |
| 218 | 16-8 | Baltimore Colts | Roger Lopes | RB | Michigan State |
| 219 | 16-9 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Ed Kesler | RB | North Carolina |
| 220 | 16-10 | St. Louis Cardinals | Jack Ankerson | QB | Ripon |
| 221 | 16-11 | New York Giants | Wynn Lembright | OT | Toledo |
| 222 | 16-12 | Cleveland Browns | Sid Williams | LB | Southern |
| 223 | 16-13 | Green Bay Packers | Andrew Ireland | RB | Utah |
| 224 | 16-14 | Chicago Bears | Roderick Butler | RB | Eastern Illinois |
Round 17
In the seventeenth round of the 1964 NFL Draft, held on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, the 14 NFL teams made selections primarily to complete their draft rosters, often targeting developmental players or depth options with limited professional prospects. These late-round picks received minimal scouting emphasis compared to earlier selections, serving as fillers to exhaust the available talent pool in a 20-round draft format.[3] The following table lists all seventeenth-round selections, including overall draft position, selecting team, player name, position, and college:| Overall Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 | San Francisco 49ers | Ken Brusven | OT | Oregon State |
| 226 | Philadelphia Eagles | Mike Morgan | LB | LSU |
| 227 | Washington Redskins | Ozzie Clay | WR | Iowa State |
| 228 | Dallas Cowboys | Bud Abell | LB | Missouri |
| 229 | Detroit Lions | Joe Provenzano | OT | Kansas State |
| 230 | Minnesota Vikings | Jerry McClurg | DE | Colorado |
| 231 | Los Angeles Rams | Jim Galmin | E | Tampa |
| 232 | Baltimore Colts | Don Green | RB | Susquehanna |
| 233 | St. Louis Cardinals | John Evans | OT | Memphis State |
| 234 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Dennis Shaw | C | Detroit Mercy |
| 235 | Cleveland Browns | Larry Bartolameolli | OT | Western Michigan |
| 236 | New York Giants | Dave Humenik | OT | Notre Dame |
| 237 | Green Bay Packers | Len St. Jean | OG | Northern Michigan |
| 238 | Chicago Bears | Constantinos Kasapis | OT | Iowa |
Round 18
The eighteenth round of the 1964 NFL Draft featured 14 selections, continuing the league's practice of allocating picks in reverse order of the prior season's standings to provide depth to rosters. These picks, held on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, targeted players primarily for developmental or backup roles, with most selections coming from smaller colleges or historically Black institutions.[62] The following table lists all Round 18 picks:| Overall Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 239 | San Francisco 49ers | Jerry Cole | E | Texas State |
| 240 | Philadelphia Eagles | Izzy Lang | RB | Tennessee State |
| 241 | Dallas Cowboys | Theo Viltz | DB | USC |
| 242 | Washington Redskins | Bob Jones | OG | Nebraska |
| 243 | Minnesota Vikings | Carl Robinson | DT | Prairie View A&M |
| 244 | Detroit Lions | Willis Langley | OT | LSU |
| 245 | Los Angeles Rams | Tom Smith | OG | Villanova |
| 246 | Baltimore Colts | Alvin Haymond | DB | Southern |
| 247 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Ollie Dobbins | DB | Morgan State |
| 248 | St. Louis Cardinals | Dave Hoover | RB | Iowa State |
| 249 | New York Giants | J.D. Garrett | RB | Grambling |
| 250 | Cleveland Browns | Sherman Lewis | DB | Michigan State |
| 251 | Green Bay Packers | Mike Hicks | OG | Marshall |
| 252 | Chicago Bears | Bob Batts | RB | Texas Southern |
Round 19
The nineteenth round of the 1964 NFL Draft featured 14 selections, primarily consisting of lesser-known prospects intended to bolster team depth in an era when drafts extended to 20 rounds to identify potential late bloomers or specialists.[68] These picks, made on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, underscored the draft's exhaustive scope, approaching the point of diminishing returns where most selections rarely translated to significant professional contributions.[68] The following table lists all nineteenth-round picks in order:| Overall Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | San Francisco 49ers | Larry Rawson | B | Auburn |
| 254 | Philadelphia Eagles | Dick Bowe | OT | Rice |
| 255 | Washington Redskins | John Seedborg | P | Arizona State |
| 256 | Dallas Cowboys | H.D. Murphy | DB | Oregon |
| 257 | Detroit Lions | Bruce Zellmer | DB | Winona State |
| 258 | Minnesota Vikings | Dick Schott | DE | Louisville |
| 259 | Los Angeles Rams | Bob Cherry | E | Wittenberg |
| 260 | Baltimore Colts | Owen Dejanovich | OT | Northern Arizona |
| 261 | St. Louis Cardinals | Bob Young | OG | Howard Payne |
| 262 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Don Marshall | OT | Lehigh |
| 263 | Cleveland Browns | Jim Higgins | OT | Xavier |
| 264 | New York Giants | Frank Kinard | RB | Mississippi |
| 265 | Green Bay Packers | John Baker | DE | Norfolk State |
| 266 | Chicago Bears | Jim Whitehead | OT | Georgia |
Round 20
The twentieth round of the 1964 NFL Draft featured 14 selections, marking the conclusion of the 280-pick event held on December 2, 1963, at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. These picks, like those in earlier late rounds, targeted prospects for potential depth or special teams roles, often from mid-major colleges. The round's selections underscored the exhaustive scouting efforts of the era's 14 NFL teams, each allotted one choice in the standard reverse-order format based on the 1963 season standings.[3] The following table lists all picks in Round 20:| Overall Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | San Francisco 49ers | Gene Baker | OG | Whitworth |
| 268 | Philadelphia Eagles | Tommy Lucas | OG | Mississippi |
| 269 | Dallas Cowboys | John Hughes | LB | Southern Methodist |
| 270 | Washington Redskins | Gordon Guest | QB | Arkansas |
| 271 | Minnesota Vikings | Milt Sunde | OG | Minnesota |
| 272 | Detroit Lions | Steve Barilla | OT | Wichita State |
| 273 | Los Angeles Rams | Bob Hohn | DB | Nebraska |
| 274 | Baltimore Colts | John Butler | RB | San Diego State |
| 275 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Brian Generalovich | E | Pittsburgh |
| 276 | St. Louis Cardinals | Ralph Kubinski | OG | Missouri |
| 277 | New York Giants | Tony Gibbons | OT | John Carroll |
| 278 | Cleveland Browns | Dave Archer | OT | Syracuse |
| 279 | Green Bay Packers | Bill Curry | LB | Georgia Tech |
| 280 | Chicago Bears | Dick Niglio | RB | Yale |