The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946, at the Commodore Hotel in New York City, New York.
[1][2] The National Football League in this draft made the first overall pick, a bonus pick determined by lottery.
The Chicago Bears won the first lottery, and used the pick to select halfback Bob Fenimore.
This lottery process ended in 1958.
[3] This draft was the last time the Bears had the first overall pick in a draft until 2024.