Mike Singletary was drafted No. 38 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 179 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 124 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #38
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 179
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 1241st at Baylor
- Pro Bowls
- 10
- All-Pro
- 7
The pick
How Mike Singletary came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Baylor
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
179 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 124 career approximate value
- Games played
- 179
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1241st among Baylor picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 124100% of career value
- Final season
- 199211 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
Around pick 38
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Singletary.
Iowa
Florida · 3× Pro Bowl
Mississippi State
Missouri · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Baylor in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Baylor
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Singletary in the 1981 NFL Draft
Mike Singletary is a Linebacker out of Baylor selected No. 38 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1981 NFL Draft. 179 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 124 career approximate value Baylor has produced 109 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 Singletary drafted?
Mike Singletary was selected No. 38 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mike-singletary.
What college did Mike Singletary play for?
Mike Singletary played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.
How did Mike Singletary's NFL career turn out?
179 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 124 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mike-singletary.