Jim Harbaugh was drafted No. 26 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 177 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 177
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 795th at Michigan
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jim Harbaugh came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
177 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
- Games played
- 177
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 795th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4051% of career value
- Final season
- 200013 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Harbaugh.
Texas A&M
Clemson
Florida
Michigan State
Michigan in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#57
Chad Henne
QB · MIA · 2008
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#45
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#10
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Harbaugh in the 1987 NFL Draft
Jim Harbaugh is a Quarterback out of Michigan selected No. 26 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFL Draft. 177 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Harbaugh drafted?
Jim Harbaugh was selected No. 26 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/jim-harbaugh.
What college did Jim Harbaugh play for?
Jim Harbaugh played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Jim Harbaugh's NFL career turn out?
177 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/jim-harbaugh.