Mike Friede was drafted No. 62 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Indiana. 27 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #62
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 27
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 525th at Indiana
The pick
How Mike Friede came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Indiana
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
27 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 27
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 525th among Indiana picks
- Final season
- 19811 years after the draft
Around pick 62
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Friede.
Brown
Wake Forest
Norfolk State
USC
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Friede in the 1980 NFL Draft
Mike Friede is a Wide receiver out of Indiana selected No. 62 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft. 27 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Indiana has produced 71 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 Mike Friede drafted?
Mike Friede was selected No. 62 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mike-friede.
What college did Mike Friede play for?
Mike Friede played college football at Indiana in the Big Ten. See every Indiana draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/indiana-hoosiers.
How did Mike Friede's NFL career turn out?
27 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mike-friede.