The 1946 Yale Bulldogs football team represented Yale University in the Ivy League during the 1946 college football season. The Bulldogs were led by fifth-year head coach Howie Odell, finished the season with a 7–1–1 record, and were ranked No. 12 in the final AP Poll (No. 21 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings). Two Yale players received first-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) or International News Service (INS) on the 1946 All-Eastern football team: halfback Levi Jackson (AP-2, INS-1); and guard Fritz Barzilauskas (AP-1; INS-1). Jackson led Yale and ranked fifth nationally with 806 rushing yards and averaged 6.01 yards per carry.
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After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Bulldogs were selected.
1 3 Fritz Barzilauskas Guard Boston Yanks 30 277 John Prchlik Defensive tackle Boston Yanks 31 292 Bill Schuler Tackle New York Giants
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