Curtis Duncan was drafted No. 258 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #258
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 337th at Northwestern
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Curtis Duncan came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 337th among Northwestern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 33100% of career value
- Final season
- 19936 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 258
Who came off the board on either side of Curtis Duncan.
Tulsa
South Carolina
Oregon State
Other WR picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Curtis Duncan in the 1987 NFL Draft
Curtis Duncan is a Wide receiver out of Northwestern selected No. 258 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 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 Curtis Duncan drafted?
Curtis Duncan was selected No. 258 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/curtis-duncan.
What college did Curtis Duncan play for?
Curtis Duncan played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Curtis Duncan's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/curtis-duncan.