Larry Fitzgerald was drafted No. 3 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 263 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 3 · #3 overall
Larry Fitzgerald Pittsburgh Draft
Larry Fitzgerald was drafted No. 3 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 263 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value
Hall of Fame 1× All-Pro 11× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 263
- Years as starter
- 17
- Career AV
- 936th at Pittsburgh
- Pro Bowls
- 11
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Larry Fitzgerald came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Pittsburgh
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 221 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 1 prospect99.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
263 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value
- Games played
- 263
- Seasons as a starter
- 17
- Career approximate value
- 936th among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 93100% of career value
- Final season
- 202016 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Larry Fitzgerald.
Ole Miss · 4× Pro Bowl
Iowa
NC State · 8× Pro Bowl
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Larry Fitzgerald in the 2004 NFL Draft
Larry Fitzgerald is a Wide receiver out of Pittsburgh selected No. 3 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004 NFL Draft. 263 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Larry Fitzgerald drafted?
Larry Fitzgerald was selected No. 3 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/larry-fitzgerald.
What college did Larry Fitzgerald play for?
Larry Fitzgerald played college football at Pittsburgh in the Big East. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Larry Fitzgerald's NFL career turn out?
263 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/larry-fitzgerald.