Ricky Nattiel was drafted No. 27 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Florida. 70 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 70
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1983rd at Florida
The pick
How Ricky Nattiel came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
70 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 70
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1983rd among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 19100% of career value
- Final season
- 19925 years after the draft
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Ricky Nattiel.
Clemson
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan State
Wisconsin · 2× Pro Bowl
Florida in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Florida · 3× Pro Bowl
#22
Percy Harvin
WR · MIN · 2009
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
#103
Chimere Dike
WR · TEN · 2025
Florida · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#80
Darrell Jackson
WR · SEA · 2000
Florida
#7
Ike Hilliard
WR · NYG · 1997
Florida
#33
Jabar Gaffney
WR · HOU · 2002
Florida
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ricky Nattiel in the 1987 NFL Draft
Ricky Nattiel is a Wide receiver out of Florida selected No. 27 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1987 NFL Draft. 70 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 Ricky Nattiel drafted?
Ricky Nattiel was selected No. 27 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/ricky-nattiel.
What college did Ricky Nattiel play for?
Ricky Nattiel played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did Ricky Nattiel's NFL career turn out?
70 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/ricky-nattiel.