Eric Wilson was drafted No. 171 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 17 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #171
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 17
- Career AV
- 267th at Maryland
The pick
How Eric Wilson came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
17 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 17
- Career approximate value
- 267th among Maryland picks
- Final season
- 19872 years after the draft
Around pick 171
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Wilson.
UCLA
Hawai'i
New Mexico State
Ole Miss
Maryland in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#34
D'Qwell Jackson
LB · CLE · 2006
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E.J. Henderson
LB · MIN · 2003
Maryland · 1× Pro Bowl
#146
Eric Barton
LB · LV · 1999
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#230
Moise Fokou
LB · PHI · 2009
Maryland
#161
Jermaine Carter Jr.
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Maryland
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Wilson in the 1985 NFL Draft
Eric Wilson is a Linebacker out of Maryland selected No. 171 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1985 NFL Draft. 17 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Eric Wilson drafted?
Eric Wilson was selected No. 171 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/eric-wilson.
What college did Eric Wilson play for?
Eric Wilson played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Eric Wilson's NFL career turn out?
17 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/eric-wilson.