1949 NFL Draft

The 1949 National Football League Draft was held on December 21, 1948.

Hall of famers

 * Chuck Bednarik, center from the University of Pennsylvania taken 1st round 1st overall by the Philadelphia Eagles.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1967.


 * Norm Van Brocklin, quarterback from the University of Oregon taken 4th round 37th overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1971.


 * George Blanda, quarterback from the University of Kentucky taken 12th round 119th overall by the Chicago Bears.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1981.


 * Doak Walker, halfback from Southern Methodist University taken 1st round 3rd overall by the Boston Yanks.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1986.


 * Although not an inductee, Wallace Triplett's photograph hangs in the Hall of Fame in recognition of his being the first African-American to be drafted by and play for a National Football League team.