What is 1997 nfl draft?

The 1997 NFL Draft took place on April 19-20, 1997, at the Paramount Theatre in New York City. It consisted of seven rounds with a total of 240 selections.

The first overall pick in the 1997 NFL Draft was Orlando Pace, an offensive tackle from Ohio State University who was selected by the St. Louis Rams. Pace went on to have a successful career in the NFL and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.

Other notable players selected in the 1997 NFL Draft include:

• Jake Plummer, QB (Arizona Cardinals, 2nd round, 42nd overall)
• Tiki Barber, RB (New York Giants, 2nd round, 36th overall)
• Corey Dillon, RB (Cincinnati Bengals, 2nd round, 43rd overall)
• Ronde Barber, DB (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 3rd round, 66th overall)

Overall, the 1997 NFL Draft produced several Pro Bowl players and had a significant impact on the league for years to come.