1951 NFL Draft - Hall of Famers

Hall of Famers

  • Jack Christiansen, Defensive back from Colorado State University taken 6th round 69th pick by the Detroit Lions.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1970.
  • Y. A. Tittle, Quarterback from LSU taken 1st round 3rd overall by the San Francisco 49ers.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1971.
  • Andy Robustelli, Defensive End from the University of Bridgeport Taken in the 19th round 228th overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1971.
  • Bill George, Linebacker from Wake Forest University taken 2nd round 23rd overall by the Chicago Bears.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1974.
  • Mike McCormack, Offensive Tackle from the University of Kansas taken 3rd round 34th overall by the New York Yanks.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1984.
  • Don Shula, Back from John Carroll University taken 9th round 110th overall by the Cleveland Browns.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1997 as a coach, not a player.


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