The first round was the longest in the history of the NFL draft, lasting six hours, eight minutes.[5] LSU quarterbackJaMarcus Russell was selected first overall by theOakland Raiders after he had beatenBrady Quinn as the projected first selection among most analysts following his performance in the2007 Sugar Bowl against Quinn and Notre Dame.[6][7][8] Russell is considered by many as one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history,[9][10][11] and was out of the NFL after only three seasons. Quinn also had a largely unsuccessful pro career.[12]
Those selections notwithstanding,Bleacher Report named the 2007 draft class the "greatest draft class in the last 25 years" in 2012 due to the heavy volume of reliable starters, as well as players selected that are now widely regarded as future Hall of Famers, such asPatrick Willis,Darrelle Revis,Marshawn Lynch, andMarshal Yanda; first round selectionsCalvin Johnson,Joe Thomas, andAdrian Peterson are widely regarded as being among the greatest to ever play at their respective positions.[13]
As of 2025, only one player from the 2007 draft class remains active in the NFL: Jets placekickerNick Folk.
NineFlorida Gators were drafted, more than any other university.Ohio State was second with eight players selected. However, only one of the 17 players drafted from the two universities has made it to aPro Bowl,Reggie Nelson.
Of the 40 underclassmen who entered the draft, 29 were selected.[14]
^abcdeThe New York Jets traded their first-round selection, the first of their second-round selections, and their fifth-round selection (25th, 59th, and 164th overall, used to selectJon Beason,Ryan Kalil, andTim Shaw, respectively), to Carolina for this pick and Carolina's sixth-round selection (191st). The Jets later packaged pick 191 with their other second-round selection (63rd) and their third-round pick (89th) which were sent toGreen Bay in exchange for Green Bay's second-round selection (47th) with which the Jets would selectDavid Harris.Crouse, Karen (April 29, 2007)."Jets Trade Up to Draft Revis With 14th Pick".The New York Times.Archived from the original on June 5, 2015. RetrievedOctober 28, 2011.
^abcdDenver traded its first-round selection, its second third-round selection, and its sixth-round selection (21st, 86th, and 198th overall, used to selectReggie Nelson,Marshal Yanda, andDoug Datish, respectively) to Jacksonville for Jacksonville's first-round selection (17th overall, used to selectJarvis Moss)."Broncos Draft Jarvis Moss".KKTV.com. AP. April 28, 2011.Archived from the original on April 3, 2012. RetrievedNovember 1, 2011.
^abCleveland traded its second-round selection in 2007 (36th overall, used to selectKevin Kolb) and its first-round selection in 2008 to Dallas for Dallas' first-round selection in 2007 (22nd overall, used to selectBrady Quinn).Bell, Jarrett (April 29, 2007)."Inside the War Room: How the Browns got Brady Quinn".USA Today.Archived from the original on March 6, 2008. RetrievedOctober 28, 2011.
^abcdDallas traded a second-round selection, its third-round selection, and its fifth-round selection (36th, 87th, and 159th overall, used to selectKevin Kolb,Stewart Bradley, andC.J. Gaddis, respectively) to Philadelphia for Philadelphia's first-round selection (26th overall, used to selectAnthony Spencer).Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^abSan Francisco traded its fourth-round selection (110th overall, used to select John Bowie) in 2007 and their first-round selection in 2008 to New England for the second of New England's first-round selections (28th overall, used to selectJoe Staley).Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^abcArizona traded their second-round selection (38th overall, used to select Zach Miller) and their fourth-round selection (105th overall, later traded to Detroit Lions forJosh McCown andMike Williams and used to select A.J. Davis) to Oakland for their second-round selection (33rd overall, used to select Alan Branch).Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^abcBuffalo traded their second-round selection (43rd overall, used to select Drew Stanton) and their first third-round selection (74th overall, later traded along with the 101st overall selection to the Baltimore Ravens for the 62nd overall selection, used to select Gerald Alexander) to Detroit for their second-round selection (34th overall, used to select Paul Posluszny).Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^Washington traded this selection to the New York Jets for the 35th overall selection in the2006 NFL draft, with which they selectedRocky McIntosh.Bryant, Howard (April 30, 2006)."Redskins Draft Miami's McIntosh".The Washington Post.Archived from the original on November 1, 2011. RetrievedApril 21, 2007. The New York Jets later traded this selection to Chicago forThomas Jones and the 63rd overall selection in this year's Draft.Smith, Michael (March 7, 2007)."Bears swap Jones, pick for Jets draft pick". ESPN.Archived from the original on January 17, 2010. RetrievedApril 21, 2007. Chicago later traded this selection to San Diego for their second-round selection (62nd overall, used to select Dan Bazuin), their third-round selection (93rd overall, used to select Garrett Wolfe), their fifth-round selection (167th overall, used to selectKevin Payne), and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL draft.Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on January 17, 2010. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^abcAtlanta traded their second-round selection (44th overall, used to select Sidney Rice) and one of three fourth-round selections (121st overall, traded to Denver Broncos) to Minnesota for their second-round selection (41st overall, used to selectChris Houston).Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^abSan Francisco traded their second-round selection (42nd overall, used to select Tony Ugoh) to Indianapolis for their first fourth-round selection (126th overall, used to select Dashon Goldson) and their first-round pick in the 2008 NFL draft.Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^abcdeThe New York Jets traded their second-round selection (63rd overall, used to select Brandon Jackson), their third-round selection (89th overall, used to select Aaron Rouse), and their second sixth-round selection (191st overall, used to select Korey Hall) to Green Bay for their second-round selection (47th overall, used to selectDavid Harris) and their seventh-round selection (235th overall, used to select Chansi Stuckey)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007".ESPN. April 29, 2007.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedOctober 28, 2011.
^abcdeCleveland traded their third-round selection (67th overall, used to select James Marten), their fourth-round selection (103rd overall, used to select Isaiah Stanback), and their sixth-round selection (178th overall, used to select Nick Folk) to Dallas for their second-round selection (53rd overall, used to select Eric Wright) and their first sixth-round selection (195th overall, traded to Cleveland Browns).Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^abcDetroit traded their third-round selection (66th overall, used to select Usama Young) and second fifth-round selection (145th overall), used to selectDavid Jonesto New Orleans for their second-round selection (58th overall, used to select Ikaika Alama-Francis).Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^abcDetroit traded a third-round selection (74th overall, used to select Yamon Figurs) and their fourth-round selection (101st overall, traded to Jacksonville Jaguars) to Baltimore for their second-round selection (61st overall, used to select Gerald Alexander).Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^abcSan Diego their second-round selection (62nd overall, used to select Dan Bazuin), their third-round selection (93rd overall, used to select Garrett Wolfe), their fifth-round selection (167th overall, used to select Kevin Payne), and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL draft to Chicago for their second-round selection (37th overall, used to select Eric Weddle).Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^Chicago traded this selection and Thomas Jones for the 37th overall selection in this year's draft.Smith, Michael (March 7, 2007)."Bears swap Jones, pick for Jets draft pick". ESPN.Archived from the original on August 11, 2010. RetrievedApril 21, 2007.
^abKansas City traded their third-round selection (84th overall) and Dante Hall to St. Louis for their third-round selection (82nd overall) and their fifth-round selection (148th overall)."Rams acquire returner Dante Hall from Chiefs". Associated Press. April 25, 2007.Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^abcdBaltimore traded their first fourth-round selection (101st overall, used to select Adam Podlesh), their first fifth-round selection (166th overall, used to select Derek Landri), and their first sixth-round selection (203rd overall, traded to Atlanta Falcons) to Jacksonville for their second third-round selection (86th overall, used to select Marshal Yanda)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007".ESPN. April 29, 2007.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedOctober 28, 2011.
^abNew England traded their third-round selection (91st overall, used to select Mario Henderson) in exchange for Oakland's first seventh-round selection in this year's draft (211th overall, used to select Oscar Lua) and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL draft.Reiss, Mike (April 28, 2007)."Pats trade 91".The Boston Globe.Archived from the original on September 14, 2010. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^abBaltimore traded their third-round selection (92nd overall, used to select Trent Edwards), their seventh-round selection (239th overall, used to select C. J. Ah You), and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL draft to Buffalo forWillis McGahee.Smith, Michael; Len Pasquarelli (March 8, 2007)."McGahee traded to Ravens, signs long-term deal". ESPN.Archived from the original on June 20, 2010. RetrievedApril 21, 2007.
^abcMinnesota traded their first fourth-round selection (106th overall, used to select Tanard Jackson) and their sixth-round selection (182nd overall, used to select Adam Hayward) to Tampa Bay in exchange for their fourth-round selection (102nd overall, used to select Brian Robison).Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 29, 2007.
^abcNew Orleans traded their first fourth-round selection (123rd overall, used to select Fred Bennett) and their last fifth-round selection (163rd overall, used to select Brandon Frye) to Houston for their fourth-round selection (107th overall, used to select Antonio Pittman).Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 29, 2007.
^New England traded this selection to Oakland for ReceiverRandy Moss.Hart, Andy (April 29, 2007)."Report: Moss in town". Patriots.com. Archived fromthe original on May 19, 2011. RetrievedApril 29, 2007.
^abcPittsburgh traded their first fourth-round selection (119th overall, used to select Allen Barbre) and their sixth-round selection (192nd overall, used to select Desmond Bishop) to Green Bay for their fourth-round selection (112th overall, used to select Daniel Sepulveda).Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 29, 2007.
^abcDetroit traded two of their three fifth-round selections (139th, used to select Dustin Fry and 154th overall, used to selectClifton Ryan) to St. Louis for their fourth-round selection (117th overall, used to selectManuel Ramírez).Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 29, 2007.
^Denver traded this selection and the 29th and 93rd overall selections of the 2006 NFL draft (traded to the New York Jets and St. Louis, respectively, who selectedNick Mangold andDominique Byrd, respectively) for the 15th overall selection in the 2006 NFL draft (which was later traded to St. Louis), which was used to selectTye Hill.Pasquarelli, Len (March 23, 2006)."Falcons send pick to Denver to get Abraham from Jets". ESPN.Archived from the original on May 15, 2007. RetrievedApril 21, 2007.
^abcDenver traded their sixth (176th, used to select Rufus Alexander and seventh round selections (233rd overall, used to select Chandler Williams in this year's draft and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL draft to Minnesota in exchange for their last fourth-round selection (121st overall, used to select Marcus Thomas.Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 29, 2007.
^Philadelphia traded this pick to New Orleans forDonte' Stallworth. Had Philadelphia re-signed Stallworth before March 2, 2007 (the date when free agency began), New Orleans would have instead received Philadelphia's second-round selection.Bowen, Les (February 21, 2007)."FEATHER in their CAP".Philadelphia Daily News. Archived fromthe original on February 23, 2007. RetrievedFebruary 28, 2007.
^Buffalo traded this selection to St. Louis for defensive tackleAnthony Hargrove."Rams deal DE Hargrove to Bills for fifth-round pick".ESPN. AP. October 16, 2006.Archived from the original on October 28, 2011. RetrievedOctober 28, 2011. St. Louis subsequently traded the pick along with their third-round selection (82nd overall) to Kansas City for Kansas City's third-round selection (84th overall) and Dante Hall."Rams acquire returner Dante Hall from Chiefs". Associated Press. April 25, 2007.Archived from the original on February 23, 2011. RetrievedApril 28, 2007.
^abcdJacksonville traded all three of their sixth-round selections (194th overall, used to select David Irons, 198th, used to select Doug Datish and 203rd overall, used to select Daren Stone) to Atlanta for Atlanta's fifth-round selection (149th overall, used to select Uche Nwaneri).Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 29, 2007.
^New England traded this selection forDoug Gabriel.Reiss, Mike (September 3, 2006)."Patriots pick up a receiver".The Boston Globe.Archived from the original on December 27, 2008. RetrievedApril 21, 2007.
^abcDallas traded their final sixth-round selection (200th overall, used to select Melila Purcell) and their second seventh-round selection (234th overall, used to select Syndric Steptoe) to Cleveland in exchange for Cleveland's third-round selection (195th overall, used to select Deon Anderson).Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN.Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. RetrievedApril 29, 2007.
^Denver had traded this selection to Miami for defensive tackleDan Wilkinson, but Wilkinson failed to show for a physical and the trade was voided."Wilkinson trade to Denver nixed".USA Today. Associated Press. April 1, 2007.Archived from the original on May 24, 2008. RetrievedApril 22, 2007.
^Indianapolis traded this selection for their seventh-round selection in the 2006 NFL draft (238th overall), with which they selectedT.J. Rushing."2007 NFL Draft Pick Transactions". ProSportsTransactions.com.Archived from the original on November 5, 2011. RetrievedNovember 2, 2011.