Wendell Davis was drafted No. 27 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1988 NFL Draft out of LSU. 81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 81
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2867th at LSU
The pick
How Wendell Davis came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Games played
- 81
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2867th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 28100% of career value
- Final season
- 19935 years after the draft
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Wendell Davis.
Illinois College
Syracuse
USC
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
LSU in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ja'Marr Chase
WR · CIN · 2021
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#63
Jarvis Landry
WR · MIA · 2014
LSU · 5× Pro Bowl
#22
Justin Jefferson
WR · MIN · 2020
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#12
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR · NYG · 2014
LSU · 3× Pro Bowl
#114
Carlos Carson
WR · KC · 1980
LSU · 2× Pro Bowl
#179
Eric Martin
WR · NO · 1985
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
Other players named Wendell Davis
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Oklahoma
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wendell Davis in the 1988 NFL Draft
Wendell Davis is a Wide receiver out of LSU selected No. 27 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1988 NFL Draft. 81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Wendell Davis drafted?
Wendell Davis was selected No. 27 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/wendell-davis.
What college did Wendell Davis play for?
Wendell Davis played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Wendell Davis's NFL career turn out?
81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/wendell-davis.