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The 2009 NFL draft was televised by both NFL Network and ESPN and was the first to have cheerleaders. The Detroit Lions, who became the first team in NFL history to finish a season at 0–16, used the first selection in the draft to select University of Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford. [3]
In April 2008, several NFL analysts predicted Stafford would be the No. 1 pick in the 2009 NFL draft if he chose to leave school early. [ 65 ] [ 66 ] He eventually did, and on April 24, 2009, agreed to record contract terms with the Detroit Lions to become the first overall pick of the 2009 NFL draft, one day before the draft was held. [ 67 ]
1942 first overall pick Bill Dudley was the first named NFL MVP and inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame 1945 first overall pick Charley Trippi retired as the leader in NFL offensive yards 1949 first overall pick Chuck Bednarik was one of the last NFL players to play offense and defense 1957 first overall pick Paul Hornung was the first Heisman Trophy winner inducted to the Pro Football ...
The team's first-round pick in the inaugural NFL draft was Sid Wagner, a guard from Michigan State; he was the 8th overall selection. [ 14 ] [ 27 ] The Lions have held the first overall pick four times and selected Frank Sinkwich in 1943 , Leon Hart in 1950 , Billy Sims in 1980 , and Matthew Stafford in 2009 . [ 28 ]
In 1994, a year after the New England Patriots drafted him with the first overall pick, Drew Bledsoe threw for 4,555 yards, tallied 25 touchdowns, won 10 games and earned his team a trip to the ...
In 1936, the league introduced the NFL draft after team owners voted on it in 1935. [6] [7] The intention of the draft is to make the NFL more competitive, as some teams had an advantage in signing players. [5] [7] From 1947 through 1958 the NFL designated the first overall selection as a "bonus" or "lottery pick". The pick was awarded by a ...
Draft picks are tradable and players or other picks can be acquired with them. [6] The Packers participated in the first ever NFL draft in 1936 and selected Russ Letlow, a guard from the University of San Francisco. [7] The Packers have selected the number one overall pick in the draft twice, choosing Paul Hornung in 1957 and quarterback Randy ...
Luther Bradley, the Lions' top pick in 1978 has a second chance to enjoy the draft, while celebrating his nephew and Lions GM Brad Holmes. Ex-Lions 1st round NFL draft pick, uncle of Brad Holmes ...