Ernest Wilford was drafted No. 120 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 24 · #120 overall
Ernest Wilford Virginia Tech Draft
Ernest Wilford was drafted No. 120 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #120
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 87
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2227th at Virginia Tech
The pick
How Ernest Wilford came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 226 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 86 prospect75.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 87
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2227th among Virginia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 22100% of career value
- Final season
- 20106 years after the draft
Around pick 120
Who came off the board on either side of Ernest Wilford.
Delta State
Tulane
Georgia
Notre Dame
Virginia Tech in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Andre' Davis
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Josh Morgan
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ernest Wilford in the 2004 NFL Draft
Ernest Wilford is a Wide receiver out of Virginia Tech selected No. 120 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2004 NFL Draft. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 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 Ernest Wilford drafted?
Ernest Wilford was selected No. 120 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/ernest-wilford.
What college did Ernest Wilford play for?
Ernest Wilford played college football at Virginia Tech in the Big East. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Ernest Wilford's NFL career turn out?
87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/ernest-wilford.