Erik McMillan was drafted No. 63 overall by the New York Jets in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value

1988 NFL Draft · Rd 3 · #63 overall

Erik McMillan Missouri Draft

Erik McMillan was drafted No. 63 overall by the New York Jets in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value

2× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#63
Round
3
Draft class
1988
NFL games
86
Years as starter
3
Career AV
3016th at Missouri
Pro Bowls
2

The pick

How Erik McMillan came off the board in 1988.

Drafted by

New York Jets

Rd 3 · #63 overall · AFC East

Full 1988 draft class (333 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value

Games played
86
Seasons as a starter
3
Career approximate value
3016th among Missouri picks
AV with the drafting club
30100% of career value
Final season
19935 years after the draft
Accolades
2× Pro Bowl

Around pick 63

Who came off the board on either side of Erik McMillan.

Missouri in the 1988 draft

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About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Erik McMillan in the 1988 NFL Draft

Erik McMillan is a Defensive back out of Missouri selected No. 63 overall by the New York Jets in the 1988 NFL Draft. 86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Missouri has produced 108 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 Erik McMillan drafted?

Erik McMillan was selected No. 63 overall by the New York Jets in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/erik-mcmillan.

What college did Erik McMillan play for?

Erik McMillan played college football at Missouri in the SEC. See every Missouri draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/missouri-tigers.

How did Erik McMillan's NFL career turn out?

86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/erik-mcmillan.