Eugene Wilson was drafted No. 36 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 96 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 96
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 2917th at Illinois College
The pick
How Eugene Wilson came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 192 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
96 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 96
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 2917th among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2172% of career value
- Final season
- 20107 years after the draft
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Eugene Wilson.
Georgia
Louisiana · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Wisconsin
Illinois College in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Devon Witherspoon
DB · SEA · 2023
Illinois College · 3× Pro Bowl
#25
Vontae Davis
DB · MIA · 2009
Illinois College · 2× Pro Bowl
#26
Henry Jones
DB · BUF · 1991
Illinois College · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#97
Kerby Joseph
DB · DET · 2022
Illinois College · 1× All-Pro
#60
Kelvin Hayden
DB · IND · 2005
Illinois College
#134
Keith Taylor
DB · NO · 1988
Illinois College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eugene Wilson in the 2003 NFL Draft
Eugene Wilson is a Defensive back out of Illinois College selected No. 36 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2003 NFL Draft. 96 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Eugene Wilson drafted?
Eugene Wilson was selected No. 36 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/eugene-wilson.
What college did Eugene Wilson play for?
Eugene Wilson played college football at Illinois College in the Big Ten. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Eugene Wilson's NFL career turn out?
96 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/eugene-wilson.