The 1970 National Football League Draft was the 35th National Football League Draft and the first of the league's modern era, following the merger of the National Football League with the American Football League. It was held on January 27–28, 1970, at the Belmont Plaza Hotel in New York City, New York. The first overall pick of the draft was quarterback Terry Bradshaw from Louisiana Tech University, who was taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bradshaw was one of two future NFL Hall of Fame inductees drafted by the Steelers; the other being Mel Blount from Southern University in Round 3. Player selections Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Round 10 Round 11 Round 12 Round 13 Round 14 Round 15 Round 16 Round 17 Notable undrafted players Hall of Famers Terry Bradshaw, quarterback from Louisiana Tech, taken 1st round 1st overall by Pittsburgh Steelers Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1989. Mel Blount, cornerback from Southern, taken 3rd round 53rd overall by Pittsburgh Steelers Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1989. Jim Langer, offensive lineman from South Dakota State, undrafted and signed by Miami Dolphins Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1987. Cliff Harris, safety from Ouachita Baptist College, undrafted and signed by Dallas Cowboys Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2020. Notes References External links NFL.com – 1970 Draft databaseFootball.com – 1970 Draft Pro Football Hall of Fame National Football League Draft NFL Draft Draft NFL Draft NFL Draft American football in New York City 1970s in Manhattan Sporting events in New York City Sports in Manhattan