Rafe Wilkinson was drafted No. 278 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Richmond. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #278
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1987
The pick
How Rafe Wilkinson came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
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 278
Who came off the board on either side of Rafe Wilkinson.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rafe Wilkinson in the 1987 NFL Draft
Rafe Wilkinson is a Linebacker out of Richmond selected No. 278 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1987 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Richmond has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Rafe Wilkinson drafted?
Rafe Wilkinson was selected No. 278 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/rafe-wilkinson.
What college did Rafe Wilkinson play for?
Rafe Wilkinson played college football at Richmond in the Patriot League. See every Richmond draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/richmond-spiders.
How did Rafe Wilkinson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/rafe-wilkinson.