Willie McGinest was drafted No. 4 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1994 NFL Draft out of USC. 212 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 76 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 212
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 7612th at USC
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Willie McGinest came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
212 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 76 career approximate value
- Games played
- 212
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 7612th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6889% of career value
- Final season
- 200814 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Willie McGinest.
San Diego State · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Nebraska
Fresno State · 1× Pro Bowl
USC in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Willie McGinest in the 1994 NFL Draft
Willie McGinest is a Defensive end out of USC selected No. 4 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1994 NFL Draft. 212 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 76 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Willie McGinest drafted?
Willie McGinest was selected No. 4 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/willie-mcginest.
What college did Willie McGinest play for?
Willie McGinest played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Willie McGinest's NFL career turn out?
212 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 76 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/willie-mcginest.