Mike Wilson was drafted No. 246 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 136 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #246
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 136
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2222nd at Washington State
The pick
How Mike Wilson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
136 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 136
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2222nd among Washington State picks
- Final season
- 19909 years after the draft
Around pick 246
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Wilson.
Nebraska
Rice
Ole Miss
UCLA
Washington State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Washington State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Brandon Gibson
WR · PHI · 2009
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#76
Jason Hill
WR · SF · 2007
Washington State
#236
Marquess Wilson
WR · CHI · 2013
Washington State
#128
Kitrick Taylor
WR · KC · 1987
Washington State
#82
Devard Darling
WR · BAL · 2004
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#69
Kyle Williams
WR · NE · 2025
Washington State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Wilson in the 1981 NFL Draft
Mike Wilson is a Wide receiver out of Washington State selected No. 246 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1981 NFL Draft. 136 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 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 Wilson drafted?
Mike Wilson was selected No. 246 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mike-wilson.
What college did Mike Wilson play for?
Mike Wilson played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Mike Wilson's NFL career turn out?
136 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mike-wilson.