The 1962 Washington Redskins began with the team trying to improve on their 1-12-1 record from 1961.
| 1962 Washington Redskins season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Bill McPeak |
| Home field | DC Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 5-7-2 |
| Division place | 4th NFL Eastern |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
Offseason
NFL Draft
Ernie Davis was the first black player to be chosen first overall in the NFL Draft. [1] 1962
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | School/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Ernie Davis | Running Back | Syracuse |
| 2 | 15 | Joe Hernandez | Wide Receiver | Arizona |
| 3 | 29 | Bob Mitinger | Linebacker | Penn State |
| 4 | 43 | Billy Neighbors | Guard | Alabama |
| 7 | 85 | Bert Coan | Halfback | Kansas |
| 8 | 99 | Ron Hatcher | Fullback | Michigan State |
| 9 | 113 | Dave Viti | End | Boston University |
Regular Season
Division standings
| NFL Eastern | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | STK | |
| New York Giants | 12 | 2 | 0 | .857 | 398 | 283 | W-9 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 9 | 5 | 0 | .643 | 312 | 363 | W-3 |
| Cleveland Browns | 7 | 6 | 1 | .538 | 291 | 257 | W-1 |
| Washington Redskins | 5 | 7 | 2 | .417 | 305 | 376 | L-1 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 5 | 8 | 1 | .385 | 398 | 402 | L-2 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 4 | 9 | 1 | .308 | 287 | 356 | W-2 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 10 | 1 | .231 | 282 | 356 | L-2 |
Season schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 17 1961 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 35-3 |
| 2 | September 24 1961 | at Philadelphia Eagles | L 14-7 |
| 3 | October 1 1961 | New York Giants | L 24-21 |
| 4 | October 8 1961 | at Cleveland Browns | L 31-7 |
| 5 | October 15 1961 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 20-0 |
| 6 | October 22 1961 | at St. Louis Cardinals | L 24-0 |
| 7 | October 29 1961 | Philadelphia Eagles | L 27-24 |
| 8 | November 5 1961 | at New York Giants | L 53-0 |
| 9 | November 12 1961 | Cleveland Browns | L 17-6 |
| 10 | November 19 1961 | at Dallas Cowboys | T 28-28 |
| 11 | November 26 1961 | Baltimore Colts | L 27-6 |
| 12 | December 3 1961 | at St. Louis Cardinals | L 38-24 |
| 13 | December 10 1961 | Pittsburgh Steelers | L 30-14 |
| 14 | December 17 1961 | Dallas Cowboys | W 34-24 |
Roster
References
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