1956 NFL Draft - Hall of Famers

Hall of Famers

  • Lenny Moore, Half Back from Penn State taken 1st round 9th overall by the Baltimore Colts.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1975.
  • Forrest Gregg, Offensive tackle from Southern Methodist University taken 2nd round 20th overall by the Green Bay Packers.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1977.
  • Bart Starr, Quarterback from University of Alabama taken 17th round 200th overall by the Green Bay Packers.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1977.
  • Willie Davis, Defensive end from Grambling State University taken 15th round 181st overall by the Cleveland Browns.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1981.
  • Sam Huff, Linebacker from West Virginia taken 3rd round 30th overall by the New York Giants.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1982.


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