1962 Washington Redskins season


The Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 31st season in the National Football League and their 26th in Washington, D.C.. The team tried to improve on their 1–12–1 record from 1961 and did by making it 5-7-2.

Offseason

NFL Draft

Ernie Davis was the first black player to be chosen first overall in the NFL Draft. 1962
RoundPickPlayerPositionSchool/Club Team
11Ernie DavisRunning backSyracuse
215Joe HernandezWide receiverArizona
329Bob MitingerLinebackerPenn State
443Billy NeighborsGuardAlabama
785Bert CoanHalfbackKansas
899Ron HatcherFullbackMichigan State
9113Dave VitiEndBoston University

Regular season

Schedule

Standings

Roster