Matt Wilhelm was drafted No. 112 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 89 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #112
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 89
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1896th at Ohio State
The pick
How Matt Wilhelm came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 245 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
89 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 89
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1896th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1583% of career value
- Final season
- 20107 years after the draft
Around pick 112
Who came off the board on either side of Matt Wilhelm.
Iowa State
Northwestern State · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida State
Clemson
Ohio State in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#51
Pepper Johnson
LB · NYG · 1986
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#15
Ryan Shazier
LB · PIT · 2014
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#91
Mike Vrabel
LB · PIT · 1997
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#5
A.J. Hawk
LB · GB · 2006
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#98
Na'il Diggs
LB · GB · 2000
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matt Wilhelm in the 2003 NFL Draft
Matt Wilhelm is a Linebacker out of Ohio State selected No. 112 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2003 NFL Draft. 89 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Matt Wilhelm drafted?
Matt Wilhelm was selected No. 112 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/matt-wilhelm.
What college did Matt Wilhelm play for?
Matt Wilhelm played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Matt Wilhelm's NFL career turn out?
89 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/matt-wilhelm.