Dre' Bly was drafted No. 41 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1999 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 167 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #41
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 167
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 547th at North Carolina
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Dre' Bly came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
167 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Games played
- 167
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 547th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1426% of career value
- Final season
- 200910 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 41
Who came off the board on either side of Dre' Bly.
Mississippi State
Florida State
Syracuse
North Carolina in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dre' Bly in the 1999 NFL Draft
Dre' Bly is a Defensive back out of North Carolina selected No. 41 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1999 NFL Draft. 167 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Dre' Bly drafted?
Dre' Bly was selected No. 41 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/dre-bly.
What college did Dre' Bly play for?
Dre' Bly played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Dre' Bly's NFL career turn out?
167 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/dre-bly.