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2016 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 23 · #121 overall

Willie Beavers Western Michigan Draft

Willie Beavers was drafted No. 121 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan. 2 regular-season games

Overall pick
#121
Round
4
Draft class
2016
NFL games
2

The pick

How Willie Beavers came off the board in 2016.

Drafted by

Minnesota Vikings

Rd 4, Pick 23 · #121 overall · NFC North

Full 2016 draft class (253 picks)
Position
Offensive tackle T
College
Western Michigan Mid-American at the draft
Measurables
6'5" · 321 lbs
Hometown
Lathrup Village, MI
Pre-draft board
No. 169 prospect57.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

2 regular-season games

Games played
2
Final season
20160 years after the draft

Around pick 121

Who came off the board on either side of Willie Beavers.

#119 Tyler Ervin RB · HOU San José State #120 David Onyemata DT · NO Manitoba #122 Andrew Billings NT · CIN Baylor #123 Jerald Hawkins T · PIT LSU

Western Michigan in the 2016 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#230 Daniel Braverman WR · CHI Western Michigan

Other T picks from Western Michigan

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#92 Chukwuma Okorafor T · PIT · 2018 Western Michigan #133 Kevin Haverdink T · NO · 1989 Western Michigan #155 Jaylon Moore T · SF · 2021 Western Michigan #152 Paul Hutchins T · GB · 1993 Western Michigan

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Willie Beavers in the 2016 NFL Draft

Willie Beavers is a Offensive tackle out of Western Michigan selected No. 121 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2016 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games Western Michigan has produced 30 NFL draft picks since 1982.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Willie Beavers drafted?

Willie Beavers was selected No. 121 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/willie-beavers.

What college did Willie Beavers play for?

Willie Beavers played college football at Western Michigan in the Mid-American. See every Western Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-michigan-broncos.

How did Willie Beavers's NFL career turn out?

2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/willie-beavers.