Patrick Willis was drafted No. 11 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 112 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 11 · #11 overall
Patrick Willis Ole Miss Draft
Patrick Willis was drafted No. 11 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 112 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value
Hall of Fame 5× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #11
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 112
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 932nd at Ole Miss
- Pro Bowls
- 7
- All-Pro
- 5
The pick
How Patrick Willis came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Ole Miss
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 242 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 12 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
112 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value
- Games played
- 112
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 932nd among Ole Miss picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 93100% of career value
- Final season
- 20147 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 11
Who came off the board on either side of Patrick Willis.
Ohio State
Louisville
California · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Nebraska
Ole Miss in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Ole Miss
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Patrick Willis in the 2007 NFL Draft
Patrick Willis is a Linebacker out of Ole Miss selected No. 11 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2007 NFL Draft. 112 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value Ole Miss has produced 116 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 Patrick Willis drafted?
Patrick Willis was selected No. 11 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/patrick-willis.
What college did Patrick Willis play for?
Patrick Willis played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.
How did Patrick Willis's NFL career turn out?
112 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/patrick-willis.