Tyrone Wheatley was drafted No. 17 overall by the New York Giants in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 124 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 124
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3934th at Michigan
The pick
How Tyrone Wheatley came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
124 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 124
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3934th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 821% of career value
- Final season
- 20049 years after the draft
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Tyrone Wheatley.
Florida
Central State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Washington
Tennessee
Michigan in the 1995 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tyrone Wheatley in the 1995 NFL Draft
Tyrone Wheatley is a Running back out of Michigan selected No. 17 overall by the New York Giants in the 1995 NFL Draft. 124 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Tyrone Wheatley drafted?
Tyrone Wheatley was selected No. 17 overall by the New York Giants in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/tyrone-wheatley.
What college did Tyrone Wheatley play for?
Tyrone Wheatley played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Tyrone Wheatley's NFL career turn out?
124 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/tyrone-wheatley.