In this episode of Old Guy Sports, we take a fun and nostalgic journey through the complete history of the NFL Draft, from its humble beginnings in a smoky Philadelphia hotel room in 1936 to the massive prime-time spectacle it has become today.

We begin with the very first draft on February 8, 1936, featuring just 9 teams, 9 rounds, and 81 total selections, and explore the fascinating story of Jay Berwanger, the first-ever No. 1 pick who never played a single NFL snap. We also look at how only 24 of the 81 drafted players actually made it to the league, while still producing four Hall of Famers.

From there, we trace how the draft evolved through the decades, focusing on the rise of true scouting departments, the brilliance of Steelers super scout Bill Nunn, and the legendary 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers draft class, widely considered one  ...