Mike Harden was drafted No. 131 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 158 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #131
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 158
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 5417th at Michigan
The pick
How Mike Harden came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
158 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Games played
- 158
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 5417th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4685% of career value
- Final season
- 199010 years after the draft
Around pick 131
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Harden.
Colorado State
Oklahoma
Winston-Salem State
Central Michigan
Michigan in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michigan · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#23
Ty Law
DB · NE · 1995
Michigan · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#42
Keith Bostic
DB · TEN · 1983
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
#18
Leon Hall
DB · CIN · 2007
Michigan
#110
Corwin Brown
DB · NE · 1993
Michigan
#29
Marlin Jackson
DB · IND · 2005
Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Harden in the 1980 NFL Draft
Mike Harden is a Defensive back out of Michigan selected No. 131 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft. 158 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Harden drafted?
Mike Harden was selected No. 131 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mike-harden.
What college did Mike Harden play for?
Mike Harden played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Mike Harden's NFL career turn out?
158 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mike-harden.