Nate Odomes was drafted No. 29 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 115 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #29
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 115
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4619th at Wisconsin
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Nate Odomes came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
115 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 115
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4619th among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4598% of career value
- Final season
- 19969 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 29
Who came off the board on either side of Nate Odomes.
Florida
Michigan State
Nebraska
Clemson
Wisconsin in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nate Odomes in the 1987 NFL Draft
Nate Odomes is a Defensive back out of Wisconsin selected No. 29 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft. 115 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 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 Nate Odomes drafted?
Nate Odomes was selected No. 29 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/nate-odomes.
What college did Nate Odomes play for?
Nate Odomes played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Nate Odomes's NFL career turn out?
115 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/nate-odomes.