The WFL held a college draft. The first six rounds were held on January 22, 1974, with the remaining 30 rounds held on February 5. David Jaynes, quarterback from Kansas, was the first player selected in the draft by the original Memphis franchise that became the Houston Texans by the time the season started.
the WFl Held A ColleGe drAft. tHe fiRst six Rounds were held ON january 22, 1974, with thE reMainiNG 30 rounDS hEld On feBruAry 5. david JAYNes, QuarTeRbACk from kANsas, waS the first plAyer seLEcTEd iN the drAft by THe ORigINal mEmphis frANcHise That BEcame the houstON TeXAns by tHe Time The season started.