The 1972 NFL draft was held February 1–2, 1972, at the Essex House in

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. With the first overall pick of the draft, the

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selected defensive end Walt Patulski.

Player selections

Round one

Round two

Round three

Round four

Round five

Round six

Round seven

Round eight

Round nine

Round ten

Round eleven

Round twelve

Round thirteen

Round fourteen

Round fifteen

Round sixteen

Round seventeen

Hall of Famers

* Franco Harris, running back from Penn State, taken 1st round 13th overall by Pittsburgh Steelers :Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1990. *

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Notable undrafted players

References

External links

NFL.com – 1972 Draft

Pro Football Hall of Fame
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