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Round One

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Hall of Famers

• Bill Dudley, HB, Virginia - taken 1st round, 1st overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Inducted in 1966.

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Other notable players selected

• Al Blozis, T, Georgetown - taken 5th round, 38th overall by the New York Giants.
• Mac Speedie, End, Utah - taken 15th round, 135th overall by the Detroit Lions.

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See also

• List of professional football drafts

This is a list of Professional Football Drafts: 1936 NFL Draft 1937 NFL Draft 1938 NFL Draft 1939 NFL Draft 1940 NFL Draft 1941 NFL Draft 1942 NFL Draft 1943 NFL Draft 1944 NFL Draft 1945 NFL Draft 1946 AAFC Draft 1946 NFL Draft 1947 AAFC Draft 1947 NFL Draft...

External links

• Complete draft information from databaseFootball.com
• Pro Football Hall of Fame