John Welbourn was drafted No. 97 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1999 NFL Draft out of California. 103 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #97
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 103
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 3926th at California
The pick
How John Welbourn came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
California
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
103 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 103
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 3926th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2667% of career value
- Final season
- 20078 years after the draft
Around pick 97
Who came off the board on either side of John Welbourn.
West Virginia
UCF
Kentucky
Weber State
California in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Welbourn in the 1999 NFL Draft
John Welbourn is a Guard out of California selected No. 97 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1999 NFL Draft. 103 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 John Welbourn drafted?
John Welbourn was selected No. 97 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/john-welbourn.
What college did John Welbourn play for?
John Welbourn played college football at California in the ACC. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did John Welbourn's NFL career turn out?
103 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/john-welbourn.