Otis Wilson was drafted No. 19 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 110 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #19
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 110
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 589th at Louisville
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Otis Wilson came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
110 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 110
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 589th among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 58100% of career value
- Final season
- 19899 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 19
Who came off the board on either side of Otis Wilson.
Texas
Syracuse · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Clemson
Alabama
Louisville in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Otis Wilson in the 1980 NFL Draft
Otis Wilson is a Linebacker out of Louisville selected No. 19 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1980 NFL Draft. 110 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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 Otis Wilson drafted?
Otis Wilson was selected No. 19 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/otis-wilson.
What college did Otis Wilson play for?
Otis Wilson played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Otis Wilson's NFL career turn out?
110 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/otis-wilson.