Wendell Bryant was drafted No. 12 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 29 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 29
- Career AV
- 492nd at Wisconsin
The pick
How Wendell Bryant came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
29 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 29
- Career approximate value
- 492nd among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20042 years after the draft
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Wendell Bryant.
Arizona State
Syracuse · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Wisconsin in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wendell Bryant in the 2002 NFL Draft
Wendell Bryant is a Defensive tackle out of Wisconsin selected No. 12 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2002 NFL Draft. 29 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 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 Wendell Bryant drafted?
Wendell Bryant was selected No. 12 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/wendell-bryant.
What college did Wendell Bryant play for?
Wendell Bryant played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Wendell Bryant's NFL career turn out?
29 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/wendell-bryant.