John Wade was drafted No. 148 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Marshall. 131 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #148
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 131
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 435th at Marshall
The pick
How John Wade came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Marshall
Sun Belt at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
131 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 131
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 435th among Marshall picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1842% of career value
- Final season
- 200810 years after the draft
Around pick 148
Who came off the board on either side of John Wade.
Oregon
Jackson State
BYU
Marshall in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Wade in the 1998 NFL Draft
John Wade is a Center out of Marshall selected No. 148 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1998 NFL Draft. 131 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Marshall has produced 30 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 John Wade drafted?
John Wade was selected No. 148 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/john-wade.
What college did John Wade play for?
John Wade played college football at Marshall in the Sun Belt. See every Marshall draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/marshall-thundering-herd.
How did John Wade's NFL career turn out?
131 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/john-wade.