1956 NFL draft of college players
The 1956 NFL draft had its first three rounds held on November 28, 1955, at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and its final twenty-seven rounds on January 17–18, 1956, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California
The previous NFL drafts in the 1950s were held in January; the first three rounds (37 selections) were moved up this year to late November to better compete with teams 
This was the tenth year that the first overall pick was a bonus pick determined by lottery. With the previous nine winners ineligible from the draw, only the Chicago Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and Pittsburgh Steelers had an equal chance of winning. The draft lottery was won by Pittsburgh, who selected defensive back Gary Glick.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1975.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1977.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1977.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1981.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1982.
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