| 1940 NFL draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | December 9, 1939 |
| Location | Schroeder Hotel in Milwaukee, WI |
| Overview | |
| 200 total selections in 22 rounds | |
| League | NFL |
| First selection | George Cafego, TB Chicago Cardinals |
| Most selections (20) | each team made 20 picks |
| Fewest selections (20) | each team made 20 picks |
| Hall of Famers | 2 |
The 1940 NFL draft was held on December 9, 1939, at the Schroeder Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1][2] With the first overall pick of the draft, the Chicago Cardinals selected George Cafego.
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