Desmond Clark was drafted No. 179 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. 162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #179
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 162
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 2710th at Wake Forest
The pick
How Desmond Clark came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Wake Forest
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 162
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 2710th among Wake Forest picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1037% of career value
- Final season
- 201011 years after the draft
Around pick 179
Who came off the board on either side of Desmond Clark.
Wisconsin Stevens Point
North Alabama
Colorado College
Tennessee
Other TE picks from Wake Forest
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Desmond Clark in the 1999 NFL Draft
Desmond Clark is a Tight end out of Wake Forest selected No. 179 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1999 NFL Draft. 162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Wake Forest has produced 65 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 Desmond Clark drafted?
Desmond Clark was selected No. 179 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/desmond-clark.
What college did Desmond Clark play for?
Desmond Clark played college football at Wake Forest in the ACC. See every Wake Forest draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wake-forest-demon-deacons.
How did Desmond Clark's NFL career turn out?
162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/desmond-clark.