Frank Wilson was drafted No. 209 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Rice. 1 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #209
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 1
The pick
How Frank Wilson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Rice
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
1 regular-season games
- Games played
- 1
- Final season
- 19821 years after the draft
Around pick 209
Who came off the board on either side of Frank Wilson.
South Carolina State
Colorado College
Rice in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Rice
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Frank Wilson in the 1981 NFL Draft
Frank Wilson is a Tight end out of Rice selected No. 209 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 1 regular-season games Rice has produced 23 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 Frank Wilson drafted?
Frank Wilson was selected No. 209 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/frank-wilson.
What college did Frank Wilson play for?
Frank Wilson played college football at Rice in the American. See every Rice draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rice-owls.
How did Frank Wilson's NFL career turn out?
1 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/frank-wilson.