#1 Pick
Chuck Bednarik, C/LB, Penn
Philadelphia Eagles, 1949-1962
Career Games: 169
Career Starts: 166
Nicknamed "Concrete Charlie"
| Draft# | Team | Player, Position, College |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Eagles | CHUCK BEDNARIK, C/LB, Penn |
| 2 | Detroit Lions | Johnny Rauch, QB, Georgia |
| 3 | Boston Yanks | DOAK WALKER, HB, SMU |
| 4 | New York Giants | Paul Page, HB, SMU |
| 5 | Green Bay Packers | Stan Heath, QB, Nevada-Reno |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Bobby Gage, DB, Clemson |
| 7 | Los Angeles Rams | Bobby Thomason, QB, Virginia Military |
| 8 | Washington Redskins | Rob Goode, B, Texas A&M |
| 9 | Philadelphia Eagles | Frank Tripucka, QB, Notre Dame |
| 10 | Chicago Cardinals | Bill Fischer, OT, Notre Dame |
| 11 | Chicago Bears | Dick Harris, C, Texas |
Pick Acquired From
- 1 - Lottery Bonus Pick
Hall of Famers selected in 1949 NFL Draft
- CHUCK BEDNARIK (1st Round, 1st Overall) (Also drafted in 1949 AAFC secret draft)
- DOAK WALKER (1st Round, 3rd Overall) (Drafted a future selection. Negotiation rights traded to Detroit Lions before 1950 season. Also drafted in 1949 AAFC Draft)
- NORM VAN BROCKLIN (4th Round, 37th Overall) (Also drafted in 1949 AAFC Draft)
- GEORGE BLANDA (12th Round, 119th Overall) (Also drafted in 1949 AAFC Draft)
- Note: Hall of Fame contributor JIM FINKS was drafted as a player in the 12th Round, 116th Overall