Will Wolford was drafted No. 20 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 191 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #20
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 191
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 752nd at Vanderbilt
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Will Wolford came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
191 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value
- Games played
- 191
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 752nd among Vanderbilt picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4661% of career value
- Final season
- 199812 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 20
Who came off the board on either side of Will Wolford.
UCLA
Notre Dame
Tennessee
Iowa
Vanderbilt in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Vanderbilt
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Will Wolford in the 1986 NFL Draft
Will Wolford is a Offensive tackle out of Vanderbilt selected No. 20 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL Draft. 191 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value Vanderbilt has produced 55 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 Will Wolford drafted?
Will Wolford was selected No. 20 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/will-wolford.
What college did Will Wolford play for?
Will Wolford played college football at Vanderbilt in the SEC. See every Vanderbilt draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vanderbilt-commodores.
How did Will Wolford's NFL career turn out?
191 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/will-wolford.