Steve McMichael was drafted No. 73 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Texas. 213 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #73
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 213
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 1001st at Texas
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Steve McMichael came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Texas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
213 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value
- Games played
- 213
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 1001st among Texas picks
- Final season
- 199414 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 73
Who came off the board on either side of Steve McMichael.
Boston College
Kentucky
Nebraska
Texas in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Steve McMichael in the 1980 NFL Draft
Steve McMichael is a Defensive tackle out of Texas selected No. 73 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1980 NFL Draft. 213 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 Steve McMichael drafted?
Steve McMichael was selected No. 73 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/steve-mcmichael.
What college did Steve McMichael play for?
Steve McMichael played college football at Texas in the SEC. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Steve McMichael's NFL career turn out?
213 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/steve-mcmichael.