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History of the 20th Overall NFL Draft Selections

In this exciting episode, we dive into the fascinating world of the NFL Draft, focusing on the legendary players selected at the 20th overall pick. Join us as we explore the rich history of football and discuss how these individuals became “immortals” and “first ballot legends.” Ed Kleese joins us to share insights into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the enduring impact of these American football icons. Join Ed and Darin on their 32 Straight day quest to explore the legends of the Draft!

Overview

This episode culminates in a ranking of the top five players drafted at the illustrious number 24 position. Through a detailed analysis, the speakers present their selections, offering insights into each player’s career, including statistics, accolades, and overall impact on the game. The discussion encompasses a diverse range of positions, from running backs to defensive stalwarts, culminating in a spirited debate over the merits of each player’s contributions to their respective teams. The speakers conclude by acknowledging the ongoing significance of the 24th pick, inviting listeners to consider the upcoming draft and the potential for new legends to emerge from this storied selection. This reflective discourse not only celebrates the past but also ignites anticipation for the future, positioning the 24th pick as a pivotal moment in the NFL landscape.

List of 20th Overall NFL Draft Selections by Year

YearTmPlayerPos
1937RAMJulie AlfonseWB
1938CRDFrank PatrickB
1939BKNWaddy YoungE
1940RAMJack HamanC
1941DETHarry HoppB
1942DETBob DethmanB
1943RAMFred NaumetzC
1944PHILoren LaPradeG
1945BOSDamon TassosG
1946NYGHosea RodgersFB
1947GNBBurr BaldwinE
1948CHIDub GarrettG
1949CHIBilly GrimesHB
1950NYGEddie PriceFB
1951PITChuck OrtmannB
1952CHIEddie MaconDB
1953PHIAl ConwayB
1954WASJim SchraderC
1955RAMSid FournetG
1956GNBForrest Gregg HOFT
1957BALDon ShinnickLB
1958PITLarry KrutkoFB
1959RAMDon BrownHB
1960PHIMaxie BaughanLB
1961CHIBill BrownRB
1962CHIClyde BrockT
1963CHISteve BarnettT
1964DETMatt SnortonTE
1965PHIRay RissmillerT
1966PHIGary PettigrewDT
1967BALJim DetwilerHB
1968DALDennis HomanWR
1969CLERon JohnsonRB
1970NYJSteve TannenDB
1971RAMJack Youngblood HOFDE
1972NYJMichael TaylorLB
1973DALBilly Joe DuPreeTE
1974CHIDave GallagherDE
1975RAMDoug FranceT
1976BALKen NovakDT
1977ATLWilson FaumuinaDT
1978RAMElvis PeacockRB
1979CLEWillis AdamsWR
1980SFOJim StuckeyDE
1981WASMark MayG
1982PHIMike QuickWR
1983SDGGary AndersonRB
1984DETDavid LewisTE
1985PITDarryl SimsDE
1986BUFWill WolfordT
1987HOUHaywood JeffiresWR
1988RAMAaron CoxWR
1989DENSteve Atwater HOFDB
1990ATLSteve BroussardRB
1991DALKelvin PritchettDT
1992KANDale CarterDB
1993NORIrv SmithTE
1994MIATim BowensDT
1995DETLuther EllissDT
1996MIADaryl GardenerDT
1997MINDwayne RuddLB
1998DETTerry FairDB
1999DALEbenezer EkubanDE
2000DETStockar McDougleT
2001STLAdam ArchuletaDB
2002GNBJavon WalkerWR
2003DENGeorge FosterT
2004MINKenechi UdezeDE
2005DALMarcus SpearsDE
2006KANTamba HaliDE
2007NYGAaron RossDB
2008TAMAqib TalibDB
2009DETBrandon PettigrewTE
2010HOUKareem JacksonDB
2011TAMAdrian ClaybornDE
2012TENKendall WrightWR
2013CHIKyle LongG
2014NORBrandin CooksWR
2015PHINelson AgholorWR
2016NYJDarron LeeOLB
2017DENGarett BollesT
2018DETFrank RagnowC
2019DENNoah FantTE
2020JAXK’Lavon ChaissonDE
2021NYGKadarius ToneyWR
2022PITKenny PickettQB
2023SEAJaxon Smith-NjigbaWR
2024PITTroy FautanuOL
2025DENJahdae BarronCB

Special thanks to Pro-Football-Reference.com for the information

By Darin

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