Mike Matocha was drafted No. 295 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Texas-Arlington. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #295
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Mike Matocha came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
- Texas-Arlington
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 295
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Matocha.
Kansas
Arkansas
TCU
North Carolina
Texas-Arlington in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Matocha in the 1980 NFL Draft
Mike Matocha is a Defensive end out of Texas-Arlington selected No. 295 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Texas-Arlington has produced 11 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 Matocha drafted?
Mike Matocha was selected No. 295 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mike-matocha.
What college did Mike Matocha play for?
Mike Matocha played college football at Texas-Arlington. See every Texas-Arlington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texasarlington.
How did Mike Matocha's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mike-matocha.