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1972 NFL Draft History - Round 1

MyNFLDraft.com brings you round-by-round NFL Draft History dating back to 1967. NFL draft results for each year can be found in the left side navigation.

Starting in 1976, Mr. Irrelevant was first awarded to the player who was selected last overall. Check out the list of Mr. Irrelvent’s.

Each year leading up to the draft, we will provide you frequently updated NFL Mock Draft, player profiles and videos, traded draft picks, prospect lists, and combine results.

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Draft#:1
Walt Patulski
Ht/Wt:
Position:DE
Drafted From: Notre Dame
Draft#:2
Sherman White
Ht/Wt:
Position:DE
Drafted From: California
Draft#:3
Lionel Antoine
Ht/Wt:
Position:T
Drafted From: Southern Illinois
Draft#:4
Ahmad Rashad
Ht/Wt:
Position:WR
Drafted From: Oregon
Draft#:5
Riley Odoms
Ht/Wt:
Position:TE
Drafted From: Houston
Draft#:6
Greg Sampson
Ht/Wt:
Position:T
Drafted From: Stanford
Draft#:7
Willie Buchanon
Ht/Wt:
Position:DB
Drafted From: San Diego State
Draft#:8
Royce Smith
Ht/Wt:
Position:G
Drafted From: Georgia
Draft#:9
Jerome Barkum
Ht/Wt:
Position:TE
Drafted From: Jackson State
Draft#:10
Jeff Siemon
Ht/Wt:
Position:LB
Drafted From: Stanford
Draft#:11
Jerry Tagge
Ht/Wt:
Position:QB
Drafted From: Nebraska
Draft#:12
Craig Clemons
Ht/Wt:
Position:DB
Drafted From: Iowa
Draft#:13
Franco Harris
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Penn State
Draft#:14
John Reaves
Ht/Wt:
Position:QB
Drafted From: Florida
Draft#:15
Clarence Ellis
Ht/Wt:
Position:DB
Drafted From: Notre Dame
Draft#:16
Herb Orvis
Ht/Wt:
Position:DE
Drafted From: Colorado
Draft#:17
Eldridge Small
Ht/Wt:
Position:DB
Drafted From: Texas A&M - Kingsville
Draft#:18
Thom Darden
Ht/Wt:
Position:DB
Drafted From: Michigan
Draft#:19
Terry Beasley
Ht/Wt:
Position:WR
Drafted From: Auburn
Draft#:20
Mike Taylor
Ht/Wt:
Position:LB
Drafted From: Michigan
Draft#:21
Mike Siani
Ht/Wt:
Position:WR
Drafted From: Villanova
Draft#:22
Tom Drougas
Ht/Wt:
Position:T
Drafted From: Oregon
Draft#:23
Jeff Kinney
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Nebraska
Draft#:24
Larry Jacobson
Ht/Wt:
Position:DT
Drafted From: Nebraska
Draft#:25
Mike Kadish
Ht/Wt:
Position:DT
Drafted From: Notre Dame
Draft#:26
Bill Thomas
Ht/Wt:
Position:RB
Drafted From: Boston College