Peyton Manning was drafted No. 1 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 266 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 176 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 266
- Years as starter
- 17
- Career AV
- 1761st at Tennessee
- Pro Bowls
- 14
- All-Pro
- 7
The pick
How Peyton Manning came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
266 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 176 career approximate value
- Games played
- 266
- Seasons as a starter
- 17
- Career approximate value
- 1761st among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14784% of career value
- Final season
- 201517 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 14× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Peyton Manning.
Washington State
Florida State
Tennessee in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Peyton Manning in the 1998 NFL Draft
Peyton Manning is a Quarterback out of Tennessee selected No. 1 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998 NFL Draft. 266 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 176 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 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 Peyton Manning drafted?
Peyton Manning was selected No. 1 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/peyton-manning.
What college did Peyton Manning play for?
Peyton Manning played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Peyton Manning's NFL career turn out?
266 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 176 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 14× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/peyton-manning.