Barry Wilburn was drafted No. 219 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #219
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 91
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 3127th at Ole Miss
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Barry Wilburn came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Ole Miss
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 91
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 3127th among Ole Miss picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2890% of career value
- Final season
- 199611 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro
Around pick 219
Who came off the board on either side of Barry Wilburn.
Indiana State
Pittsburgh
South Carolina State
Arkansas State
Ole Miss in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Ole Miss
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Barry Wilburn in the 1985 NFL Draft
Barry Wilburn is a Defensive back out of Ole Miss selected No. 219 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft. 91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Ole Miss has produced 116 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 Barry Wilburn drafted?
Barry Wilburn was selected No. 219 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/barry-wilburn.
What college did Barry Wilburn play for?
Barry Wilburn played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.
How did Barry Wilburn's NFL career turn out?
91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/barry-wilburn.