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1969 NFL/AFL draft

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The 1969 NFL/AFL draft was part of the common draft, the third and final year in which the NFL and AFL held a joint draft of college players. The draft took place January 28–29, 1969.[2][3][4]

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The draft began with first overall pick of O. J. Simpson, the Heisman Trophy-winning running back from USC, by the American Football League's Buffalo Bills. It ended with the twenty-sixth pick in round 17, number 442 overall, of Fred Zirkie, defensive tackle from Duke University, by the AFL's NY Jets.

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Player selections

= Pro Bowler[5] = AFL All-Star[6] = Hall of famer

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= Pro Bowler[5] = AFL All-Star[6] = Hall of famer
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Hall of Famers

  • O. J. Simpson, running back from Southern California, taken 1st round 1st overall by AFL's Buffalo Bills
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1985.[9]
  • Joe Greene, defensive tackle from North Texas, taken 1st round 4th overall by Pittsburgh Steelers
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1987.[9]
  • Ted Hendricks, linebacker from Miami, taken 2nd round 33rd overall by Baltimore Colts
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1990.[10]
  • Charlie Joiner, wide receiver from Grambling State, taken 4th round 93rd overall by AFL's Houston Oilers
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1996.[10]
  • Roger Wehrli, cornerback from Missouri, taken 1st round 19th overall by St. Louis Cardinals
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2007.[11]
  • Ken Riley, defensive back from Florida A&M, taken 6th round 135th overall by Cincinnati Bengals
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2023.
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Notable undrafted players

= Pro Bowler[5]

References

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