1973 NFL draft

The 1973 NFL draft was held January 30–31, 1973, at the Americana Hotel in New York City, New York.^[1]^[2] With the first overall pick of the draft, the Houston Oilers selected defensive end John Matuszak.

Player selections

John Hannah, guard from Alabama, taken 1st round 4th overall by New England Patriots

Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1991.^[7]

Dan Fouts, quarterback from Oregon, taken 3rd round 64th overall by San Diego Chargers

Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1993.^[7]

Joe DeLamielleure, guard from Michigan State, taken 1st round 26th overall by Buffalo Bills

Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2003.^[8]

Ray Guy, punter from Southern Mississippi, taken 1st round 23rd overall by Oakland Raiders

Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2014.

Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021.

^ "NFL Draft Locations". FootballGeography.com. October 2, 2014. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
^ Salomone, Dan (October 2, 2014). "NFL Draft headed to Chicago in 2015". Giants.com. New York Giants. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
^ a b c d Players are identified as a Pro Bowler if they were selected for the Pro Bowl at any time in their career.
^ Players are identified as a Hall of Famer if they have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
^ "Heisman Trophy". Archived from the original on November 8, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
^ This last selection is commonly referred to as Mr. Irrelevant.
^ a b List of 1990s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com ^{"Pro Football Hall of Fame". Retrieved October 25, 2011.}
^ List of 2000s Hall of Fame Inductee's at profootballhof.com ^{"Pro Football Hall of Fame". Retrieved October 25, 2011.}