2001 NFL Draft

The 2001 NFL Draft, held on April 21-22, 2001, in New York City, was notable for its top selection and the future Hall of Fame talent it produced. Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Vick was chosen first overall by the Atlanta Falcons, generating considerable excitement and ushering in a new era of mobile quarterbacks in the league.

✦ Top 30 Selections of the 2001 NFL Draft:

✦ 1. Atlanta Falcons: Michael Vick, QB, Virginia Tech

✦ 2. Carolina Panthers: Dan Morgan, LB, Miami (FL)

✦ 3. Cleveland Browns: Gerard Warren, DT, Florida

✦ 4. Cincinnati Bengals: Justin Smith, DE, Missouri

✦ 5. San Diego Chargers: LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, TCU

✦ 6. New York Jets: Santana Moss, WR, Miami (FL)

✦ 7. San Francisco 49ers: Andre Carter, DE, California

✦ 8. Pittsburgh Steelers: Casey Hampton, DT, Texas

✦ 9. Chicago Bears: David Terrell, WR, Michigan

✦ 10. Denver Broncos: Gerard Warren (Traded to CLE), DT, Florida

✦ 11. Seattle Seahawks: Koren Robinson, WR, North Carolina State

✦ 12. Arizona Cardinals: Kyle Vanden Bosch, DE, Nebraska

✦ 13. New England Patriots: Richard Seymour, DT, Georgia

✦ 14. Buffalo Bills: Nate Clements, CB, Ohio State

✦ 15. Kansas City Chiefs: Ryan Sims, DT, North Carolina

✦ 16. Washington Redskins: Rod Gardner, WR, Clemson

✦ 17. Seattle Seahawks: Steve Hutchinson, G, Michigan

✦ 18. Minnesota Vikings: Willie Howard, DE, Stanford

✦ 19. Dallas Cowboys: Quincy Carter, QB, Georgia

✦ 20. Detroit Lions: Jeff Backus, T, Michigan

✦ 21. St. Louis Rams: Adam Archuleta, S, Arizona State

✦ 22. New York Giants: William Peterson, CB, North Carolina State

✦ 23. Philadelphia Eagles: Freddie Mitchell, WR, UCLA

✦ 24. Oakland Raiders: Napoleon Harris, LB, Northwestern

✦ 25. Indianapolis Colts: Reggie Wayne, WR, Miami (FL)

✦ 26. Baltimore Ravens: Todd Heap, TE, Arizona State

✦ 27. New York Jets: John Abraham, DE, South Carolina

✦ 28. Green Bay Packers: Jamal Reynolds, DE, Florida State

✦ 29. San Francisco 49ers: Jamie Winborn, LB, Vanderbilt

✦ 30. Philadelphia Eagles: Derrick Burgess, DE, Mississippi

✦ Hall of Fame Players:

This draft class produced two Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees:

✦ LaDainian Tomlinson: Selected by the San Diego Chargers (5th overall), Tomlinson became one of the most prolific running backs in NFL history, known for his versatility as a runner and receiver. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017.

✦ Steve Hutchinson: Picked by the Seattle Seahawks (17th overall), Hutchinson established himself as a dominant offensive guard, known for his exceptional run blocking. He later played for the Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020.

✦ Other Significant Players:

Several other players from the 2001 draft had significant NFL careers, including Richard Seymour, Reggie Wayne, and John Abraham, all of whom were impactful players for their respective teams for many years.