The Western Carolina Catamounts football team has had 8 players drafted into the National Football League. 3 former Western Carolina players have been selected to play in a Pro Bowl and one has been named an all-Pro selection.
| Western Carolina Catamounts in the NFL Draft [1] | ||||||
| Year | Round | Overall | Player | Position | Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 10 | 252 | Steve Williams | DE | San Francisco 49ers | |
| 1982 | 10 | 259 | Eddie McGill | TE | St. Louis Cardnials | |
| 1985 | 11 | 305 | Louis Cooper | LB | Seattle Seahawks | |
| 1986 | 9 | 233 | Clyde Simmons | DE | Philadelphia Eagles | 2x Pro Bowl, 2x All-Pro |
| 1988 | 5 | 135 | Kirk Roach | K | Buffalo Bills | |
| 1993 | 6 | 162 | Willie Williams | DB | Pittsburgh Steelers | |
| 1994 | 6 | 179 | Andrew Jordan | TE | Minnesota Vikings | |
| 2018 | 7 | 243 | Keion Crossen | CB | New England Patriots | |