Melvin Hoover was drafted No. 145 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 32 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #145
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 32
- Career AV
- 386th at Arizona State
The pick
How Melvin Hoover came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Career approximate value
- 386th among Arizona State picks
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
Around pick 145
Who came off the board on either side of Melvin Hoover.
Wisconsin
Missouri
Georgia
Penn State
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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Bruce Hill
WR · TB · 1987
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Shaun McDonald
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Aaron Cox
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#116
Keith Poole
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Melvin Hoover in the 1981 NFL Draft
Melvin Hoover is a Wide receiver out of Arizona State selected No. 145 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 3 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 Melvin Hoover drafted?
Melvin Hoover was selected No. 145 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/melvin-hoover.
What college did Melvin Hoover play for?
Melvin Hoover 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 Melvin Hoover's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/melvin-hoover.