1956 NFL Draft

The 1956 National Football League Draft was held on November 29, 1955.

Round one

 * HOF Member of the Professional Football Hall of Fame

Hall of famers

 * Lenny Moore, Half Back from Penn State taken 1st round 9th overall by the Baltimore Colts.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1975.


 * Forrest Gregg, Offensive tackle from Southern Methodist University taken 2nd round 20th overall by the Green Bay Packers.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1977.


 * Bart Starr, Quarterback from University of Alabama taken 17th round 200th overall by the Green Bay Packers.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1977.


 * Willie Davis, Defensive end from Grambling State University taken 15th round 181st overall by the Cleveland Browns.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1981.


 * Sam Huff, Linebacker from West Virginia taken 3rd round 30th overall by the New York Giants.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1982.