Justin McCareins was drafted No. 124 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 114 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #124
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 334th at Northern Illinois
The pick
How Justin McCareins came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 334th among Northern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1648% of career value
- Final season
- 20087 years after the draft
Around pick 124
Who came off the board on either side of Justin McCareins.
USC
Memphis
Florida
Western Illinois
Northern Illinois in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Northern Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Justin McCareins in the 2001 NFL Draft
Justin McCareins is a Wide receiver out of Northern Illinois selected No. 124 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2001 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Northern Illinois has produced 25 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 Justin McCareins drafted?
Justin McCareins was selected No. 124 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/justin-mccareins.
What college did Justin McCareins play for?
Justin McCareins played college football at Northern Illinois in the MAC. See every Northern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-illinois-huskies.
How did Justin McCareins's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/justin-mccareins.