Will Shields was drafted No. 74 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 224 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 113 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #74
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 224
- Years as starter
- 14
- Career AV
- 1131st at Nebraska
- Pro Bowls
- 12
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Will Shields came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
224 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 113 career approximate value
- Games played
- 224
- Seasons as a starter
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 1131st among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 113100% of career value
- Final season
- 200613 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
Around pick 74
Who came off the board on either side of Will Shields.
Clemson
California
Texas A&M
Georgia
Nebraska in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Will Shields in the 1993 NFL Draft
Will Shields is a Guard out of Nebraska selected No. 74 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1993 NFL Draft. 224 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 113 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Will Shields drafted?
Will Shields was selected No. 74 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/will-shields.
What college did Will Shields play for?
Will Shields played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Will Shields's NFL career turn out?
224 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 113 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/will-shields.