Dan Wilkinson was drafted No. 1 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 195 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 195
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 6018th at Ohio State
The pick
How Dan Wilkinson came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
195 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value
- Games played
- 195
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 6018th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1728% of career value
- Final season
- 200612 years after the draft
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Dan Wilkinson.
San Diego State · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Ohio State in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dan Wilkinson in the 1994 NFL Draft
Dan Wilkinson is a Defensive tackle out of Ohio State selected No. 1 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1994 NFL Draft. 195 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Dan Wilkinson drafted?
Dan Wilkinson was selected No. 1 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/dan-wilkinson.
What college did Dan Wilkinson play for?
Dan Wilkinson played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Dan Wilkinson's NFL career turn out?
195 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/dan-wilkinson.