#1 Pick
Angelo Bertelli, QB, Notre Dame
Drafted by the Boston Yanks first overall, never played for the team
Enlisted in the Marine Corp Reserve and was called to activy duty during World War II
Returned to United States in 1946 and signed with the AAFC Los Angeles Dons
| Draft# | Team | Player, Position, College |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Yanks | Angelo Bertelli, QB, Notre Dame |
| 2 | Chicago Cardinals | Pat Harder, FB, Wisconsin |
| 3 | Brooklyn Tigers | Creighton Miller, B, Notre Dame |
| 4 | Detroit Lions | OTTO GRAHAM, QB, Northwestern |
| 5 | Philadelphia Eagles | STEVE VAN BUREN, HB, LSU |
| 6 | New York Giants | Billy Hillenbrand, HB, Indiana |
| 7 | Green Bay Packers | Merv Pregulman, C, Michigan |
| 8 | Washington Redskins | Micka Mike, FB, Colgate |
| 9 | Chicago Bears | Ray Evans, TB, Kansas |
| 10 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Johnny Podesto, B, Mary's |
| 11 | Cleveland Rams | Tony Butkovich, B, Illinois |
Pick Acquired From
- N/A
Hall of Famers selected in 1944 NFL Draft
- OTTO GRAHAM (1st Round, 4th Overall) (Drafted by Lions but signed with the Cleveland Browns in 1946)
- STEVE VAN BUREN (1st Round, 5th Overall)
- BOB WATERFIELD (5th Round, 42nd Overall) (Drafted as a future selection)