Where are They Now? Matt Millen’s First Round Draft Picks (2024)

October 15, 2013

NFL Films debuted the documentary of Matt Millen on the NFL Network Tuesday. Titled “A Football Life: Matt Millen,”the film gave details on his infamous tenure as GM of the Detroit Lions. The Detroit Free Press article published days before the documentary aired, shed light on Millen’s decision making process and struggles with the Lions.

As for most Lion’s fans, Millen is remembered as a man who sabotaged an already mediocre team, and turned them into a record-setting awful team. Most commonly criticized would be his draft selections from 2002-2008. Here is an update on the first round picks made by the Lions in the Millen Era:

2001: Jeff Backus (OT, Michigan) Selected 18th Overall.

-Played 12 Seasons with Lions.

-One Playoff Appearance

-Signed $40 Million, six-year contract in 2006

-Played 186 Consecutive games without injury

-Retired in 2012

-Currently a part-time coaching intern with Lions

2002: Joey Harrington (QB, Oregon) Selected 3rd Overall

-Four Seasons with Lions

-Best Record as a Lion: 6-10

-Best Season as a Lion: 19 TD, 12 INT (2004)

-Traded in 2005

-Currently college football commentator for Fox Sports

2003: Charles Rogers (WR, Michigan State) Selected 2nd Overall

-Three Seasons in NFL (All with Lions)

-Four Career Touchdowns

-Currently in Legal Trouble

2004: Roy Williams (WR, Texas) Selected 7th Overall

-Five Season with Lions

-Pro Bowl Selection in 2007

-Last Season played: 2011 with Bears

-Retired after 2011 season

2005: Mike Williams (WR, USC) Selected 10th Overall

-Two Years with Lions

-Five Career NFL Touchdowns

-Released from CFL Toronto Argonauts in 2013

2006: Ernie Sims: (OLB, Florida State) Selected 9th Overall

-Three Seasons with Lions

-Co-Captain of 2008 0-16 Team

-Traded to Eagles in 2010

-Currently Plays for Dallas Cowboys

2007: Calvin Johnson (WR, Georgia Tech)

-Three-Time Pro-Bowler

-Broke Single-Season Record for Receiving Yards in 2012

-Currently in 7th Season with Lions

2008: Gosder Cherilus (OT, Boston College)

-Five Seasons with Lions

-Currently with Indianapolis Colts

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FAQs

What does Matt Millen do now? ›

Ever since, Millen has been a football commentator for several national television and radio networks, including Fox, ESPN, NBC, the Big Ten Network, Westwood One, and the NFL Network.

Who did Matt Millen draft? ›

With a draft record that included a number of high first-round draft picks who were considered poor choices, including Charles Rogers, Joey Harrington, Mike Williams, and others, and widespread disappointment among fans, the Detroit media, and even some players, Millen received a five-year contract extension from Ford ...

What coach has the most first round draft picks? ›

Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban holds the NCAA record for the most first-round draft picks in a career at 52 and for the most first-round picks from a single school at 47.

What NFL team has the most 1st round draft picks in 2024? ›

Teams with most picks in 2024 NFL draft

There's a three-way tie for the most picks in the draft heading into the first round. The Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams each have 11 draft picks. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more.

How many Super Bowl rings does Matt Millen have? ›

Matt Millen

Millen secured four Super Bowl rings (XV, XVIII, XXIV, XXVI) between 1981 and 1992 during his career in the NFL. As a versatile linebacker, he played a crucial role in the success of the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers, showcasing his skill and determination on the field.

How big was Matt Millen? ›

Matt Millen was 6 ft 2 inches, 250 lb (1.88 m, 113 kg).

Where does Matt Millen live? ›

Millen and his wife, Patricia '81, live in Durham, Pennsylvania.

Who hired Matt Millen? ›

P O N T I A C, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Former NFL linebacker and TV commentatorMatt Millen has been hired as president and CEO of the DetroitLions. “We've been … pretty much stuck on dead center for quite a few years,” team owner William Clay Ford said today.

Is Matt Millen in Hall of Fame? ›

Millen was part of the 60th Class of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame joining: Jan Hutchinson, Art Howe, Eugene Guarilia (deceased), Larry Miller, Nicole Levandusky, Dave Crowell, Frank Bolick, Billy Sheridan (deceased), Bob Bubb, Stringer, Dan Baker and Grimm. Millen was in his home area at the banquet.

What college produces the most NFL players? ›

1) Alabama – 77

The Crimson Tide have managed to dominate the landscape of the sport since the 1960s, and, oh yeah, they nabbed a national championship in 1941, too. Considering their unparalleled run of dominance, it's not surprising that the Crimson Tide sit atop the list of colleges with the most NFL players.

Which school has the most NFL Draft picks? ›

The college program with the most NFL Draft picks of all time is Notre Dame. A record 525 Notre Dame players have gone onto the NFL, including five number one overall Draft picks.

Who has the most first-round picks in NFL history? ›

The Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams have each made the most first overall selections in history with seven. Of the first overall draft picks, 43 have been selected to a Pro Bowl and 14 have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

What is the salary of a rookie in the NFL? ›

The minimum base salary for a rookie will be $795,000 in 2024, up from $750,000 the prior year. The first-round picks all receive four-year deals, with a fifth-year team option.

Which NFL team has the least draft picks in 2024? ›

Teams with the fewest picks in the 2024 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears have just four selections in the 2024 NFL draft.

What college has the most draft picks in 2024? ›

2024 NFL Draft picks by college team, conference: Michigan leads the way, Texas sets program record
  • 2024 NFL Draft picks by conference. SEC -- 59. Pac-12 -- 43. Big Ten -- 42. ACC -- 41. Big 12 -- 31. Independent -- 8. ...
  • 2024 NFL Draft pick by school. Michigan -- 13. Texas -- 11. Alabama -- 10. Florida State -- 10. Washington -- 10.
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What does Karen Millen do now? ›

After returning to the fashion industry with a 30-piece collection, aptly named The Founder, Karen Millen, OBE has been chosen as the newest face of the Power Women series.

What does Lydia Millen do for a living? ›

As one of the UK's original and leading digital creators in the luxury space, what started as an online diary in which I documented my outfits as a student back in 2011, has evolved into a space for my amazing community to immerse themselves in, seek inspiration from and access all of the content and products that I ...

What happened to Hugh Millen? ›

He played his final two seasons in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, throwing for 1,090 yards with three touchdown passes. Millen completed 560-of-928 passes for 6,440 yards and 22 touchdowns in his career. He currently works as a football analyst for KJR-AM radio and KCPQ television in Seattle.

When did Matt Millen retire? ›

Millen, who won four Super Bowl rings during a 12-year playing career with the Raiders, 49ers and Redskins, has been in broadcasting since his retirement in 1992.

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