1962 NFL Draft

The 1962 National Football League Draft was held on December 4, 1961.

Round one

 * HOF: Member of the Professional Football Hall of Fame

Hall of famers

 * Lance Alworth, wide receiver from Arkansas taken 1st round 8th overall by the San Francisco 49ers, but signed with the AFL San Diego Chargers.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1978.


 * Merlin Olsen, defensive tackle from Utah State taken 1st round 3rd overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1982.