1965 American Football League Draft First round First round

| Pick | Team | Player | Position_ | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Jets | Joe Namath Category:Articles with hCards | Quarterback | Alabama |
| 2 | Houston Oilers | Larry Elkins Category:Articles with hCards | Wide receiver | Baylor |
| 3 | Oakland Raiders | Harry Schuh Category:Articles with hCards | Defensive tackle | Memphis |
| 4 | New York Jets (from Denver Broncos) | Tom Nowatzke Category:Articles with hCards | Fullback | Indiana |
| 5 | Kansas City Chiefs | Gale Sayers Category:Articles with hCards | Running back | Kansas |
| 6 | San Diego Chargers | Steve DeLong Category:Articles with hCards | Defensive end | Tennessee |
| 7 | Boston Patriots | Jerry Rush Category:Articles with hCards | Defensive tackle | Michigan State |
| 8 | Buffalo Bills | Jim Davidson Category:Articles with hCards | Tackle | Ohio State |