Jim Everett was drafted No. 3 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 158 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 87 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 158
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 874th at Purdue
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jim Everett came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
158 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 87 career approximate value
- Games played
- 158
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 874th among Purdue picks
- Final season
- 199711 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Everett.
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma
Alabama
Michigan State
Purdue in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Everett in the 1986 NFL Draft
Jim Everett is a Quarterback out of Purdue selected No. 3 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1986 NFL Draft. 158 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 87 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Jim Everett drafted?
Jim Everett was selected No. 3 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/jim-everett.
What college did Jim Everett play for?
Jim Everett played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Jim Everett's NFL career turn out?
158 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 87 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/jim-everett.