The Draft: A Comprehensive History of the NFL's Annual Event Paperback – February 11, 2026

The Draft provides the most comprehensive overview of the NFL's annual event, which has taken place since 1936 and turned into a cottage industry with tens of millions of faithful fans. In this book, the author traces the year-by-year history-from its humble beginnings up to the present day. Notable hits, misses, and important themes and developments are covered along with those teams who had the best group of picks each year. Every current NFL franchise is then given its full analysis with regard to their particular draft stories, successes, and failures. The best picks at each position are analyzed along with a wealth of additional information, all things NFL Draft related. It is a thorough, unique, informative, and entertaining account of an event unlike any other. If you are a draftnik or if you know someone who is, then this is the perfect book. Read more