Bobby Wilson was drafted No. 17 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 42 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 42
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1250th at Michigan State
The pick
How Bobby Wilson came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
42 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 42
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1250th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12100% of career value
- Final season
- 19943 years after the draft
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Bobby Wilson.
Florida
San Diego State
Colorado College · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Michigan State in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bobby Wilson in the 1991 NFL Draft
Bobby Wilson is a Defensive tackle out of Michigan State selected No. 17 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1991 NFL Draft. 42 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Bobby Wilson drafted?
Bobby Wilson was selected No. 17 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/bobby-wilson.
What college did Bobby Wilson play for?
Bobby Wilson played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Bobby Wilson's NFL career turn out?
42 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/bobby-wilson.