Willie Middlebrooks was drafted No. 24 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 56 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #24
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 56
- Career AV
- 441st at Minnesota
The pick
How Willie Middlebrooks came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
56 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 56
- Career approximate value
- 441st among Minnesota picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20054 years after the draft
Around pick 24
Who came off the board on either side of Willie Middlebrooks.
Syracuse
Ole Miss · 2× Pro Bowl
UCLA
Wisconsin
Minnesota in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Willie Middlebrooks in the 2001 NFL Draft
Willie Middlebrooks is a Defensive back out of Minnesota selected No. 24 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2001 NFL Draft. 56 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Minnesota has produced 89 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 Willie Middlebrooks drafted?
Willie Middlebrooks was selected No. 24 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/willie-middlebrooks.
What college did Willie Middlebrooks play for?
Willie Middlebrooks played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Willie Middlebrooks's NFL career turn out?
56 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/willie-middlebrooks.