1955 NFL draft

The 1955 NFL draft was held January 27–28, 1955 at the Warwick Hotel in New York City.

1955 NFL draft
General information
Date(s)January 27–28, 1955
LocationWarwick Hotel
in New York City
Overview
360 total selections in 30 rounds
LeagueNFL
First selectionGeorge Shaw, QB
Baltimore Colts
Mr. IrrelevantLamar Leachman, C
Cleveland Browns
Most selections (34)Los Angeles Rams
Fewest selections (25)New York Giants
Hall of Famers

This was the ninth year that the first overall pick was a bonus pick determined by lottery. With the previous eight winners ineligible from the draw, only the Baltimore Colts, Chicago Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and Pittsburgh Steelers had an equal chance of winning. The draft lottery was won by Baltimore, who selected quarterback George Shaw.

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