The Draft
Joe Stydahar was the first player drafted to earn a bust in Canton. A first round draft choice of the Chicago Bears, Stydahar earned a bust in Canton, Ohio as a member of the Hall's Class of 1967. Click on the image above to view a list of Hall of Famers by draft year>>>
From 1936-1997*, see the complete list of Hall of Famers by draft round. The list includes the 13 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame that have been selected number one overall; 15 more were rookie free agents. See the complete list>>>
*No member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame has been drafted after 1997.