1945 NFL Draft

The 1945 National Football League Draft was held on April 8, 1945. It was the last draft held in Chicago; later in the year the league moved its offices to Philadelphia.

Hall of famers

 * Charley Trippi, Halfback from Georgia taken 1st round 1st overall by the Chicago Cardinals.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1968.


 * Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch, Wide Receiver from Michigan taken 1st round 5th overall by the Cleveland Rams.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1968.


 * Pete Pihos, Defensive End from Indiana University (Bloomington) taken 5th round 41st overall by the Philadelphia Eagles.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1970.


 * Tom Fears, End from the University of California, Los Angeles taken 11th round 103rd overall by the Cleveland Rams.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1970.


 * Arnie Weinmeister, Defensive Tackle from Washington taken 17th round 166th overall by the Brooklyn Tigers.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1984.