Michael Waddell was drafted No. 124 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2004 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 33 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 28 · #124 overall
Michael Waddell North Carolina Draft
Michael Waddell was drafted No. 124 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2004 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 33 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #124
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 33
- Career AV
- 493rd at North Carolina
The pick
How Michael Waddell came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 187 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
33 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 33
- Career approximate value
- 493rd among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20084 years after the draft
Around pick 124
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Waddell.
Notre Dame
Ole Miss
Washington State
Idaho State · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
North Carolina in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#28
Thomas Smith
DB · BUF · 1993
North Carolina
#157
Gerald Sensabaugh
DB · JAX · 2005
North Carolina
#88
Jimmy Hitchcock
DB · NE · 1995
North Carolina
#128
Tre Boston
DB · CAR · 2014
North Carolina
#127
Bracy Walker
DB · KC · 1994
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Waddell in the 2004 NFL Draft
Michael Waddell is a Defensive back out of North Carolina selected No. 124 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2004 NFL Draft. 33 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Michael Waddell drafted?
Michael Waddell was selected No. 124 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/michael-waddell.
What college did Michael Waddell play for?
Michael Waddell played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Michael Waddell's NFL career turn out?
33 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/michael-waddell.