Eli Manning was drafted No. 1 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 236 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 121 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 1 · #1 overall
Eli Manning Ole Miss Draft
Eli Manning was drafted No. 1 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 236 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 121 career approximate value
4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 236
- Years as starter
- 14
- Career AV
- 1211st at Ole Miss
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Eli Manning came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Ole Miss
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 221 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 5 prospect98.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
236 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 121 career approximate value
- Games played
- 236
- Seasons as a starter
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 1211st among Ole Miss picks
- Final season
- 201915 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Eli Manning.
Iowa
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
Ole Miss in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Ole Miss
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eli Manning in the 2004 NFL Draft
Eli Manning is a Quarterback out of Ole Miss selected No. 1 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft. 236 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 121 career approximate value Ole Miss has produced 116 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 Eli Manning drafted?
Eli Manning was selected No. 1 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/eli-manning.
What college did Eli Manning play for?
Eli Manning played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.
How did Eli Manning's NFL career turn out?
236 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 121 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/eli-manning.