Adrian Wilson was drafted No. 64 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001 NFL Draft out of NC State. 181 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #64
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 181
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 686th at NC State
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Adrian Wilson came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
NC State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
181 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Games played
- 181
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 686th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 68100% of career value
- Final season
- 201211 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 64
Who came off the board on either side of Adrian Wilson.
Baylor
Ole Miss · 2× Pro Bowl
Miami
San José State
NC State in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Adrian Wilson in the 2001 NFL Draft
Adrian Wilson is a Defensive back out of NC State selected No. 64 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001 NFL Draft. 181 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Adrian Wilson drafted?
Adrian Wilson was selected No. 64 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/adrian-wilson.
What college did Adrian Wilson play for?
Adrian Wilson played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Adrian Wilson's NFL career turn out?
181 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/adrian-wilson.