The 1966 NFL draft was held on November 27, 1965,[1] the last year in which the NFL and the AFL had separate drafts.
As a result, many players selected by teams from both leagues would choose to play for the more established NFL, or in a rarer case, the AFL.
[1] The league also provided the Falcons with an expansion draft six weeks later, selecting players from NFL rosters.
[1] Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams
[4] Pro Bowl Selections League Leaders