Marc Wilson was drafted No. 15 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1980 NFL Draft out of BYU. 126 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 126
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3610th at BYU
The pick
How Marc Wilson came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
BYU
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
126 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Games played
- 126
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3610th among BYU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3392% of career value
- Final season
- 199010 years after the draft
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Marc Wilson.
Rice
Tennessee
NC State · 2× Pro Bowl
Texas
BYU in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from BYU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marc Wilson in the 1980 NFL Draft
Marc Wilson is a Quarterback out of BYU selected No. 15 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1980 NFL Draft. 126 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value BYU has produced 96 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Marc Wilson drafted?
Marc Wilson was selected No. 15 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/marc-wilson.
What college did Marc Wilson play for?
Marc Wilson played college football at BYU in the Big 12. See every BYU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/byu-cougars.
How did Marc Wilson's NFL career turn out?
126 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/marc-wilson.