Steve McNair was drafted No. 3 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Alcorn State. 161 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 99 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 161
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 991st at Alcorn State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Steve McNair came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Alcorn State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
161 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 99 career approximate value
- Games played
- 161
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 991st among Alcorn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9394% of career value
- Final season
- 200712 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Steve McNair.
Penn State
USC · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Colorado College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Steve McNair in the 1995 NFL Draft
Steve McNair is a Quarterback out of Alcorn State selected No. 3 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1995 NFL Draft. 161 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 99 career approximate value Alcorn State has produced 16 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 Steve McNair drafted?
Steve McNair was selected No. 3 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/steve-mcnair.
What college did Steve McNair play for?
Steve McNair played college football at Alcorn State in the SWAC. See every Alcorn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alcorn-state-braves.
How did Steve McNair's NFL career turn out?
161 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 99 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/steve-mcnair.