Mike Sherrod was drafted No. 281 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #281
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Mike Sherrod came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 1981 classAround pick 281
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Sherrod.
Colorado College
Iowa
Oklahoma
Lamar
Illinois College in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Sherrod in the 1981 NFL Draft
Mike Sherrod is a Tight end out of Illinois College selected No. 281 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Illinois College has produced 120 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 Sherrod drafted?
Mike Sherrod was selected No. 281 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mike-sherrod.
What college did Mike Sherrod play for?
Mike Sherrod played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Mike Sherrod's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mike-sherrod.