Donovan McNabb was drafted No. 2 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 167 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 107 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 167
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 1072nd at Syracuse
- Pro Bowls
- 6
The pick
How Donovan McNabb came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
167 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 107 career approximate value
- Games played
- 167
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 1072nd among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10194% of career value
- Final season
- 201112 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Donovan McNabb.
Kentucky
Oregon
Miami · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Syracuse in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Donovan McNabb in the 1999 NFL Draft
Donovan McNabb is a Quarterback out of Syracuse selected No. 2 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1999 NFL Draft. 167 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 107 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 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 Donovan McNabb drafted?
Donovan McNabb was selected No. 2 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/donovan-mcnabb.
What college did Donovan McNabb play for?
Donovan McNabb played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Donovan McNabb's NFL career turn out?
167 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 107 career approximate value Accolades: 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/donovan-mcnabb.