Jim Wahler was drafted No. 94 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #94
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 62
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1852nd at UCLA
The pick
How Jim Wahler came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 62
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1852nd among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1794% of career value
- Final season
- 19934 years after the draft
Around pick 94
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Wahler.
Syracuse
Jackson State
Southern
UCLA in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other NT picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Wahler in the 1989 NFL Draft
Jim Wahler is a Nose tackle out of UCLA selected No. 94 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft. 62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 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 Jim Wahler drafted?
Jim Wahler was selected No. 94 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/jim-wahler.
What college did Jim Wahler play for?
Jim Wahler played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Jim Wahler's NFL career turn out?
62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/jim-wahler.