Edgerrin James was drafted No. 4 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Miami. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 113 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 148
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 1134th at Miami
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Edgerrin James came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 113 career approximate value
- Games played
- 148
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 1134th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9887% of career value
- Final season
- 200910 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Edgerrin James.
Syracuse · 6× Pro Bowl
Oregon
Texas · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
NC State · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Miami in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Edgerrin James in the 1999 NFL Draft
Edgerrin James is a Running back out of Miami selected No. 4 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL Draft. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 113 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Edgerrin James drafted?
Edgerrin James was selected No. 4 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/edgerrin-james.
What college did Edgerrin James play for?
Edgerrin James played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Edgerrin James's NFL career turn out?
148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 113 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/edgerrin-james.