Cory Gilliard was drafted No. 124 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Ball State. 1 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #124
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 1
The pick
How Cory Gilliard came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Ball State
MAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
1 regular-season games
- Games played
- 1
- Final season
- 19970 years after the draft
Around pick 124
Who came off the board on either side of Cory Gilliard.
Wisconsin
Cornell
Buffalo
Georgia
Ball State in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Ball State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cory Gilliard in the 1997 NFL Draft
Cory Gilliard is a Defensive back out of Ball State selected No. 124 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1997 NFL Draft. 1 regular-season games Ball State has produced 15 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 Cory Gilliard drafted?
Cory Gilliard was selected No. 124 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/cory-gilliard.
What college did Cory Gilliard play for?
Cory Gilliard played college football at Ball State in the MAC. See every Ball State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ball-state-cardinals.
How did Cory Gilliard's NFL career turn out?
1 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/cory-gilliard.