Drew Bledsoe was drafted No. 1 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 194 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 105 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 194
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 1051st at Washington State
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Drew Bledsoe came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
194 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 105 career approximate value
- Games played
- 194
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1051st among Washington State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7470% of career value
- Final season
- 200613 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Drew Bledsoe.
Notre Dame
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
Washington State in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Washington State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Washington State · 2× Pro Bowl
#178
Gardner Minshew II
QB · JAX · 2019
Washington State · 1× Pro Bowl
#2
Ryan Leaf
QB · LAC · 1998
Washington State
#199
Luke Falk
QB · TEN · 2018
Washington State
#223
Alex Brink
QB · HOU · 2008
Washington State
#311
Clete Casper
QB · LAR · 1983
Washington State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Drew Bledsoe in the 1993 NFL Draft
Drew Bledsoe is a Quarterback out of Washington State selected No. 1 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1993 NFL Draft. 194 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 105 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 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 Drew Bledsoe drafted?
Drew Bledsoe was selected No. 1 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/drew-bledsoe.
What college did Drew Bledsoe play for?
Drew Bledsoe played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Drew Bledsoe's NFL career turn out?
194 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 105 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/drew-bledsoe.