VIDEO: History of the NFL Draft

Today, the NFL Draft is a ratings bonanza.

But more than 80 years ago when the draft started here in Philadelphia, it was much smaller, with much less fanfare.

Rick Williams takes a look back at the history of the NFL Draft in the above video.

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Emma Stone poses in the press room with the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for "Poor Things" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles.

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