1948 NFL draft
The 1948 NFL draft was held on December 19, 1947, at the Fort Pitt Hotel in Pittsburgh. This was the second year that the first overall pick was a bonus pick determined by lottery, with the previous year's winner Chicago Bears ineligible from the draw; it was won by the Washington Redskins, who selected halfback Harry Gilmer.
| 1948 NFL draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | December 19, 1947 |
| Location | Fort Pitt Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA |
| Overview | |
| 300 total selections in 32 rounds | |
| League | NFL |
| First selection | Harry Gilmer, HB Washington Redskins |
| Most selections (33) | New York Giants |
| Fewest selections (28) | Chicago Cardinals Detroit Lions |
| Hall of Famers | 5
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