Erik Wilhelm was drafted No. 83 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 22 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #83
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 22
- Career AV
- 333rd at Oregon State
The pick
How Erik Wilhelm came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Oregon State
Pac-12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
22 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 22
- Career approximate value
- 333rd among Oregon State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 19967 years after the draft
Around pick 83
Who came off the board on either side of Erik Wilhelm.
Texas
Chadron State
Georgia
UTEP · 1× Pro Bowl
Oregon State in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Oregon State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Erik Wilhelm in the 1989 NFL Draft
Erik Wilhelm is a Quarterback out of Oregon State selected No. 83 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1989 NFL Draft. 22 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Oregon State has produced 72 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 Wilhelm drafted?
Erik Wilhelm was selected No. 83 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/erik-wilhelm.
What college did Erik Wilhelm play for?
Erik Wilhelm played college football at Oregon State in the Pac-12. See every Oregon State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-state-beavers.
How did Erik Wilhelm's NFL career turn out?
22 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/erik-wilhelm.