Stanley Wilson was drafted No. 72 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 32 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 8 · #72 overall
Stanley Wilson Stanford Draft
Stanley Wilson was drafted No. 72 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 32 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #72
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 32
- Career AV
- 578th at Stanford
The pick
How Stanley Wilson came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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Stanford
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 185 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 70 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Career approximate value
- 578th among Stanford picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5100% of career value
- Final season
- 20072 years after the draft
Around pick 72
Who came off the board on either side of Stanley Wilson.
Florida
Oklahoma State
Notre Dame · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Stanford in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Stanford
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Stanford · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#154
Richard Sherman
DB · SEA · 2011
Stanford · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#22
Darrien Gordon
DB · LAC · 1993
Stanford
#207
Toi Cook
DB · NO · 1987
Stanford
#66
O.J. Atogwe
DB · LAR
Stanford
#97
Coy Wire
DB · BUF · 2002
Stanford
Other players named Stanley Wilson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Oklahoma
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Stanley Wilson in the 2005 NFL Draft
Stanley Wilson is a Defensive back out of Stanford selected No. 72 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Stanford has produced 149 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 Stanley Wilson drafted?
Stanley Wilson was selected No. 72 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/stanley-wilson.
What college did Stanley Wilson play for?
Stanley Wilson played college football at Stanford in the Pac-10. See every Stanford draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stanford-cardinal.
How did Stanley Wilson's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/stanley-wilson.