Joey Harrington was drafted No. 3 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 81 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 81
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3123rd at Oregon
The pick
How Joey Harrington came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Oregon
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
81 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 81
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3123rd among Oregon picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2374% of career value
- Final season
- 20075 years after the draft
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Joey Harrington.
Fresno State
North Carolina · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Texas
Oregon in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Oregon
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joey Harrington in the 2002 NFL Draft
Joey Harrington is a Quarterback out of Oregon selected No. 3 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft. 81 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Oregon has produced 153 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 Joey Harrington drafted?
Joey Harrington was selected No. 3 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/joey-harrington.
What college did Joey Harrington play for?
Joey Harrington played college football at Oregon in the Big Ten. See every Oregon draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-ducks.
How did Joey Harrington's NFL career turn out?
81 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/joey-harrington.