1939 NFL draft
The 1939 NFL draft was held on December 9, 1938, at the New Yorker Hotel in New York City, New York. With the List of first [overall National Football League Draft picks|first overall pick] of the draft, the Chicago Cardinals selected center Ki Aldrich.
Hall of Famers
- Sid Luckman, quarterback from Columbia taken 1st round 2nd overall by the Chicago Bears.