Napoleon Harris was drafted No. 23 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 100 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #23
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 100
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 337th at Northwestern
The pick
How Napoleon Harris came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
100 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 100
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 337th among Northwestern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1442% of career value
- Final season
- 20086 years after the draft
Around pick 23
Who came off the board on either side of Napoleon Harris.
Colorado College
UAB
Miami · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Georgia
Northwestern in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Napoleon Harris in the 2002 NFL Draft
Napoleon Harris is a Linebacker out of Northwestern selected No. 23 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2002 NFL Draft. 100 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 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 Napoleon Harris drafted?
Napoleon Harris was selected No. 23 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/napoleon-harris.
What college did Napoleon Harris play for?
Napoleon Harris played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Napoleon Harris's NFL career turn out?
100 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/napoleon-harris.