who was the NFL first round first pick in 1967
They were also named among the Top 10 Coaches in NBA History announced at the league's 50th anniversary in 1996. First pick Jimmy Walker was also drafted in the 1967 National Football League (NFL) Draft, despite never having played college football. He was drafted last in the 17-round draft by the New Orleans Saints.He stayed with his basketball career and became a two-time All-Star. On the other hand, the first pick in the 1967 NFL Draft, Bubba Smith, was drafted by an NBA team. He was selected with the 114th pick in the 11th round by the Baltimore Bullets.However, he stayed with his football career and played nine seasons in the NFL as a defensive end.hey were also named among the Top 10 Coaches in NBA History announced at the league's 50th anniversary in 1996. First pick Jimmy Walker was also drafted in the 1967 National Football League (NFL) Draft, despite never having played college football. He was drafted last in the 17-round draft by the New Orleans Saints.