Wali Rainer was drafted No. 124 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #124
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 110
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2627th at Virginia
The pick
How Wali Rainer came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 110
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2627th among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1662% of career value
- Final season
- 20056 years after the draft
Around pick 124
Who came off the board on either side of Wali Rainer.
North Alabama
Nebraska
Texas
Utah State
Virginia in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wali Rainer in the 1999 NFL Draft
Wali Rainer is a Linebacker out of Virginia selected No. 124 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 NFL Draft. 110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 Wali Rainer drafted?
Wali Rainer was selected No. 124 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/wali-rainer.
What college did Wali Rainer play for?
Wali Rainer played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Wali Rainer's NFL career turn out?
110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/wali-rainer.