Every Duke First-Round Pick in NFL Draft History
The Duke Blue Devils football program has produced nine first-round NFL draft picks throughout its history. The players were drafted by various teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Cardinals, and New York Giants.
The Duke Blue Devils football program has a history of producing talented players who go on to be drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft. Nine players have been selected in the first round since the program's inception. George McAfee was the first, drafted second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1940. He was a versatile player who led the team in almost every category except tackling and passing. Other notable players include Steve Lach, drafted fourth overall by the Chicago Cardinals in 1942, and Mike Curtis, drafted 14th overall by the Baltimore Colts in 1965. More recent first-round picks include Laken Tomlinson, drafted 28th overall by the Detroit Lions in 2015, and Daniel Jones, drafted sixth overall by the New York Giants in 2019. The most recent pick is a player drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024. These players have gone on to have varying degrees of success in the NFL, with some becoming Pro Football Hall of Famers and others enjoying long careers as starters.
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