one conference was an NFL Draft record. It was broken in 2019, when 64 were selected. Twelve players from Southeastern Conference (SEC) programs were selected in the first round, which tied the record for most first-round selections from a single college conference set in 2006 by the Atlantic Coast Conference. Schools with multiple draft selections Popular culture During Super Bowl XLVII, the NFL presented a promotional advertisement for the 2013 Draft featuring retired athlete Deion Sanders attempting a comeback return under the name "Leon Sandcastle". The ad followed the fictional exploits of Sandcastle (portrayed by Ball State cornerback Andre Dawson) through tryouts until he is drafted first overall by the Kansas City Chiefs. Notes Trade references External links Official site NFL Draft 2013 at ESPN National Football League Draft Draft NFL Draft Radio City Music Hall NFL Draft American football in New York City 2010s in Manhattan Sporting events in New York City Sports in Manhattan