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O.J. Simpson is a running back who played college football at USC. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the 1st round (1st overall pick) of the 1969 NFL Draft. O.J. Simpson was selected #1 overall, making him the top pick in the 1969 NFL Draft.
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O.J. Simpson was the 1st of 31 RBs selected in the 1969 draft. The 1st overall pick has been used 89 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Peyton Manning in 1998, who played 277 games. USC had 4 players drafted in 1969, among them Bob Klein and Bill Hayhoe. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.