John Mistler was drafted No. 59 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 45 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #59
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 45
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 761st at Arizona State
The pick
How John Mistler came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
45 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 45
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 761st among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 19843 years after the draft
Around pick 59
Who came off the board on either side of John Mistler.
Auburn
Penn State
Utah
Arizona State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#25
Brandon Aiyuk
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Bruce Hill
WR · TB · 1987
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#106
Shaun McDonald
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#20
Aaron Cox
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#116
Keith Poole
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Mistler in the 1981 NFL Draft
John Mistler is a Wide receiver out of Arizona State selected No. 59 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft. 45 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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 John Mistler drafted?
John Mistler was selected No. 59 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/john-mistler.
What college did John Mistler play for?
John Mistler played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did John Mistler's NFL career turn out?
45 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/john-mistler.