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.