Statistics
- As of the 2011 NFL Draft, a total of 76 players have been selected first overall.
- The Cleveland Browns have had the most first overall draft picks, with 8.
- Only five first overall draft pick players have been selected the NFL Rookie of the Year: Earl Campbell (1978); Billy Sims (1980); George Rogers (1981); Sam Bradford (2010); and Cam Newton (2011).
- A total of 12 first overall picks have been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- A total of 29 first overall picks have been Pro Bowlers.
- From 1936 to 1997, 17 quarterbacks were selected first overall. Since 1998, 12 have been selected first overall.
Read more about this topic: List Of First Overall National Football League Draft Picks
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