Michel James was drafted No. 202 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Washington State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #202
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1987
The pick
How Michel James came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1987 classAround pick 202
Who came off the board on either side of Michel James.
UCLA
Washington
Iowa State
USC
Washington State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Washington State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Washington State
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#76
Jason Hill
WR · SF · 2007
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#236
Marquess Wilson
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#128
Kitrick Taylor
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#82
Devard Darling
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Washington State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michel James in the 1987 NFL Draft
Michel James is a Wide receiver out of Washington State selected No. 202 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Washington State has produced 96 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 Michel James drafted?
Michel James was selected No. 202 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/michel-james.
What college did Michel James play for?
Michel James played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Michel James's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/michel-james.