1961 NFL Draft - Hall of Famers

Hall of Famers

  • Herb Adderley, running back from Michigan State taken 1st round 14th overall by the Green Bay Packers.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1980.
  • Bob Lilly, tackle from Texas Christian University taken 1st round 13th overall by the Dallas Cowboys.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1980,
  • David "Deacon" Jones, defensive end from South Carolina State taken 14th round 186th overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1980.
  • Fran Tarkenton, quarterback from Georgia taken 3rd round 29th overall by the Minnesota Vikings.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1986.
  • Mike Ditka, tight end from the University of Pittsburgh taken 1st round 5th overall by the Chicago Bears.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1988.
  • James Earl "Jimmy" Johnson, running back from UCLA taken 1st round 6th overall by the San Francisco 49ers.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 1994.
  • Billy Shaw, offensive guard from Georgia Tech taken 14th round 184th overall by the Dallas Cowboys, signed by the Buffalo Bills of the AFL.
Inducted: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1999.

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