Wade Wilson was drafted No. 210 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M-Commerce. 125 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #210
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 491st at Texas A&M-Commerce
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Wade Wilson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
- Texas A&M-Commerce
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 491st among Texas A&M-Commerce picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3367% of career value
- Final season
- 199817 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 210
Who came off the board on either side of Wade Wilson.
South Carolina State
Rice
Colorado College
NC State
Other QB picks from Texas A&M-Commerce
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wade Wilson in the 1981 NFL Draft
Wade Wilson is a Quarterback out of Texas A&M-Commerce selected No. 210 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1981 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Texas A&M-Commerce has produced 6 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Wade Wilson drafted?
Wade Wilson was selected No. 210 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/wade-wilson.
What college did Wade Wilson play for?
Wade Wilson played college football at Texas A&M-Commerce. See every Texas A&M-Commerce draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texasaandmcommerce.
How did Wade Wilson's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/wade-wilson.