The draft took place January 28–29, 1969. The draft began with first overall pick of O. J. Simpson, the HeismanTrophy-winning running back from USC, by
League (NFL). He played three seasons of college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils and two with the LSU Tigers, winning the 2023 HeismanTrophy with
year awards in 2021, including the HeismanTrophy. Young was selected first overall by the Panthers in the 2023 NFL draft. Young was born on July 25, 2001