Mat Mendenhall was drafted No. 55 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1980 NFL Draft out of BYU. 23 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #55
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 23
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1526th at BYU
The pick
How Mat Mendenhall came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
BYU
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
23 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 23
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1526th among BYU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 15100% of career value
- Final season
- 19822 years after the draft
Around pick 55
Who came off the board on either side of Mat Mendenhall.
Jackson State
Arizona
Oklahoma
Washington
BYU in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from BYU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mat Mendenhall in the 1980 NFL Draft
Mat Mendenhall is a Defensive end out of BYU selected No. 55 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1980 NFL Draft. 23 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value BYU has produced 96 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 Mat Mendenhall drafted?
Mat Mendenhall was selected No. 55 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mat-mendenhall.
What college did Mat Mendenhall play for?
Mat Mendenhall played college football at BYU in the Big 12. See every BYU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/byu-cougars.
How did Mat Mendenhall's NFL career turn out?
23 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mat-mendenhall.