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Produced by NFL Films, "Caught in the Draft" is a five-episode series that provides a comprehensive look at the past 50 years of the NFL Draft. The series focuses on five particular drafts -- 1964, 1974, 1984, 1994 and 2004 -- that had a profound impact on the National Football League and helped to transform the NFL Draft into the big-time event it is today. Episodes use both archived and fresh interviews to supplement the most compelling stories from the five drafts, presenting a clear sense of how differently drafts were conducted years ago, including how the nature of the game as it was played in each of those times dictated the types of players selected.
"1984: A War Is Upon Us"
The NFL is engaged in a war with the upstart USFL over players: Maryland's Boomer Esiason slips in the Draft; BYU's Steve Young receives an offer he can't refuse.
"1995: Expansion"
Despite wowing at the NFL Scouting Combine, workout warrior Mike Mamula struggles on the field. Highly touted running back Ki-Jana Carter has a disappointing career, while draft afterthoughts Terrell Davis and Curtis Martin become stars.
"1964: The Greatest Draft Ever"
The 1964 draft includes eleven Hall of Famers; the Cowboys and their computer which revolutionize the NFL's player selection meeting; drafting Mel Renfro, Roger Staubach and "Bullet" Bob Hayes; planting the seeds for a national phenomenon.
"1965: Spies, Superstars & Babysitters"
The 1965 Draft was a fierce battle for such future Hall of Fame greats Joe Namath, Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers as both leagues competed for the top college talent by testing limits of NCAA boundaries.
"1975: Agents of Change"
In a draft that would be remembered for Walter Payton, top pick Steve Bartkowski sets the NFL world afire by asking his college dorm-mate Leigh Steinberg to negotiate his contract.
"1974: The Future is Now"
The behind the scenes story of how Pittsburgh drafted four Hall of Famers: Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth and Mike Webster - in one draft.
"1964: The Greatest Draft Ever"
The 1964 draft includes eleven Hall of Famers; the Cowboys and their computer which revolutionize the NFL's player selection meeting; drafting Mel Renfro, Roger Staubach and "Bullet" Bob Hayes; planting the seeds for a national phenomenon.
