1969 NFL Draft

The 1969 National Football League Draft was part of the Common Draft, the third and final year in which the NFL and American Football League (AFL) held a joint draft of college players. The draft took place on January 28–29, 1969.

The draft began with first overall pick of O. J. Simpson, the Heisman Trophy winning running back from USC, by the American Football League's Buffalo Bills; ending with Mr. Irrelevant, the twenty-sixth pick in Round 17, number 442 overall, of Fred Zirkie Defensive Tackle from Duke University by the AFL's NY Jets.

Hall of famers

 * O.J. Simpson, Running Back from the University of Southern California taken in the 1st Round No 1 overall by the American Football League's Buffalo Bills.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1985.


 * Joe Greene, Defensive Tackle from the University of North Texas taken in the 1st Round 4th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1987.


 * Ted Hendricks, Linebacker from the University of Miami (Florida) taken in the 2nd round 33rd overall by the Baltimore Colts.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1990.


 * Charlie Joiner, Wide Receiver from Grambling State University taken in the 4th Round 93rd overall by the AFL's Houston Oilers.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1996.


 * Roger Wehrli, Cornerback from Missouri taken in the 1st Round 19th overall by the St. Louis Cardinals.
 * Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2007.