Marcellus Wiley was drafted No. 52 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Columbia. 147 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #52
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 147
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 421st at Columbia
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Marcellus Wiley came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Columbia
Ivy League at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
147 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Games played
- 147
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 421st among Columbia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1331% of career value
- Final season
- 20069 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 52
Who came off the board on either side of Marcellus Wiley.
West Virginia
Colorado College
San Diego State
Syracuse
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marcellus Wiley in the 1997 NFL Draft
Marcellus Wiley is a Defensive end out of Columbia selected No. 52 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1997 NFL Draft. 147 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Columbia has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1984.
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 Marcellus Wiley drafted?
Marcellus Wiley was selected No. 52 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/marcellus-wiley.
What college did Marcellus Wiley play for?
Marcellus Wiley played college football at Columbia in the Ivy League. See every Columbia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/columbia-lions.
How did Marcellus Wiley's NFL career turn out?
147 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/marcellus-wiley.