Morten Andersen was drafted No. 86 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 382 regular-season games · 51 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #86
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 382
- Career AV
- 5112th at Michigan State
- Pro Bowls
- 7
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Morten Andersen came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Kicker K
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
382 regular-season games · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 382
- Career approximate value
- 5112th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4078% of career value
- Final season
- 200725 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 86
Who came off the board on either side of Morten Andersen.
Arizona State
East Carolina
Missouri
Michigan State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other K picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Morten Andersen in the 1982 NFL Draft
Morten Andersen is a Kicker out of Michigan State selected No. 86 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1982 NFL Draft. 382 regular-season games · 51 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Morten Andersen drafted?
Morten Andersen was selected No. 86 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/morten-andersen.
What college did Morten Andersen play for?
Morten Andersen played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Morten Andersen's NFL career turn out?
382 regular-season games · 51 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/morten-andersen.