Yancey Thigpen was drafted No. 90 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Winston-Salem State. 112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #90
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 112
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 481st at Winston-Salem State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Yancey Thigpen came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Games played
- 112
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 481st among Winston-Salem State picks
- Final season
- 20009 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 90
Who came off the board on either side of Yancey Thigpen.
Texas Tech
Arkansas
Stanford
Ole Miss
Winston-Salem State in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Winston-Salem State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Yancey Thigpen in the 1991 NFL Draft
Yancey Thigpen is a Wide receiver out of Winston-Salem State selected No. 90 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft. 112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Winston-Salem State has produced 11 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 Yancey Thigpen drafted?
Yancey Thigpen was selected No. 90 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/yancey-thigpen.
What college did Yancey Thigpen play for?
Yancey Thigpen played college football at Winston-Salem State in the CIAA. See every Winston-Salem State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/winston-salem-state-rams.
How did Yancey Thigpen's NFL career turn out?
112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/yancey-thigpen.