Wilmington has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1983 — 330th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 1
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Wilmington draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Wilmington draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- RB 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- CHI Chicago Bears 1
Every Wilmington draft pick
1 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Gary Worthy | RB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wilmington in the NFL draft
Wilmington has produced 1 NFL draft picks between 1983 and 1983, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Wilmington ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Wilmington draft pick from 1983 through 1983 — 1 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni.
How to use this page
- Scan the notable alumni for the program's highest-impact NFL careers.
- Read the class-by-class bars to spot the peak recruiting-to-draft cycles.
- Open a draft year to see the full class, or a conference peer to compare pipelines.
Frequently asked questions
How many NFL draft picks has Wilmington produced?
Wilmington has 1 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1983–1983), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wilmington.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Wilmington?
Notable Wilmington draftees include Gary Worthy. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wilmington.
When was Wilmington’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Wilmington’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1983 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wilmington.