Bruce Wilkerson was drafted No. 52 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 147 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #52
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 147
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 4133rd at Tennessee
The pick
How Bruce Wilkerson came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
147 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Games played
- 147
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 4133rd among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3790% of career value
- Final season
- 199710 years after the draft
Around pick 52
Who came off the board on either side of Bruce Wilkerson.
Miami
Mississippi State
USC
SMU
Tennessee in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bruce Wilkerson in the 1987 NFL Draft
Bruce Wilkerson is a Offensive tackle out of Tennessee selected No. 52 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1987 NFL Draft. 147 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 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 Bruce Wilkerson drafted?
Bruce Wilkerson was selected No. 52 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/bruce-wilkerson.
What college did Bruce Wilkerson play for?
Bruce Wilkerson played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Bruce Wilkerson's NFL career turn out?
147 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/bruce-wilkerson.