D'Wayne Bates was drafted No. 71 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #71
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 47
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1024th at Northwestern
The pick
How D'Wayne Bates came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 47
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1024th among Northwestern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 220% of career value
- Final season
- 20034 years after the draft
Around pick 71
Who came off the board on either side of D'Wayne Bates.
South Dakota State
Iowa
Arizona State
Colorado State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Northwestern in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
D'Wayne Bates in the 1999 NFL Draft
D'Wayne Bates is a Wide receiver out of Northwestern selected No. 71 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1999 NFL Draft. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 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 D'Wayne Bates drafted?
D'Wayne Bates was selected No. 71 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/d-wayne-bates.
What college did D'Wayne Bates play for?
D'Wayne Bates played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did D'Wayne Bates's NFL career turn out?
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/d-wayne-bates.