Mike Holston was drafted No. 79 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Morgan State. 64 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #79
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 64
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 92nd at Morgan State
The pick
How Mike Holston came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Morgan State
MEAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
64 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 64
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 92nd among Morgan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 19854 years after the draft
Around pick 79
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Holston.
Arkansas Tech
Maryland · 1× Pro Bowl
Georgia
BYU
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Holston in the 1981 NFL Draft
Mike Holston is a Wide receiver out of Morgan State selected No. 79 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 64 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Morgan State has produced 5 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 Holston drafted?
Mike Holston was selected No. 79 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mike-holston.
What college did Mike Holston play for?
Mike Holston played college football at Morgan State in the MEAC. See every Morgan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/morgan-state-bears.
How did Mike Holston's NFL career turn out?
64 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mike-holston.