| 1959 NFL draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | December 1, 1958 & January 21, 1959 |
| Location | Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Overview | |
| 360 total selections in 30 rounds | |
| League | NFL |
| First selection | Randy Duncan, QB Green Bay Packers |
| Mr. Irrelevant | Blair Weese, B Baltimore Colts |
| Most selections (35) | Los Angeles Rams |
| Fewest selections (23) | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Hall of Famers | 1
|
The 1959 NFL draft had its first four rounds held on December 1, 1958, and its final twenty-six rounds on January 21, 1959. Both sessions were held at the Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia.[1][2] With the first overall pick in the draft, the Green Bay Packers selected quarterback Randy Duncan.
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