Philip Rivers was drafted No. 4 overall by the New York Giants in the 2004 NFL Draft out of NC State. 247 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 150 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 247
- Years as starter
- 15
- Career AV
- 1501st at NC State
- Pro Bowls
- 8
The pick
How Philip Rivers came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
NC State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 224 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 14 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
247 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 150 career approximate value
- Games played
- 247
- Seasons as a starter
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 1501st among NC State picks
- Final season
- 202521 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 8× Pro Bowl
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Philip Rivers.
Iowa
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
NC State in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Philip Rivers in the 2004 NFL Draft
Philip Rivers is a Quarterback out of NC State selected No. 4 overall by the New York Giants in the 2004 NFL Draft. 247 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 150 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Philip Rivers drafted?
Philip Rivers was selected No. 4 overall by the New York Giants in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/philip-rivers.
What college did Philip Rivers play for?
Philip Rivers played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Philip Rivers's NFL career turn out?
247 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 150 career approximate value Accolades: 8× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/philip-rivers.