Mike Merriweather was drafted No. 70 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Pacific. 149 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #70
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 149
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 731st at Pacific
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Mike Merriweather came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
- Pacific
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
149 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value
- Games played
- 149
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 731st among Pacific picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5170% of career value
- Final season
- 199311 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 70
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Merriweather.
Wake Forest
New Hampshire
Utah
Michigan
Pacific in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Pacific
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Merriweather in the 1982 NFL Draft
Mike Merriweather is a Linebacker out of Pacific selected No. 70 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982 NFL Draft. 149 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value Pacific has produced 12 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 Merriweather drafted?
Mike Merriweather was selected No. 70 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/mike-merriweather.
What college did Mike Merriweather play for?
Mike Merriweather played college football at Pacific. See every Pacific draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pacific.
How did Mike Merriweather's NFL career turn out?
149 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/mike-merriweather.