Karl Mecklenburg was drafted No. 310 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 180 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #310
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 180
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 931st at Minnesota
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Karl Mecklenburg came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
180 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value
- Games played
- 180
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 931st among Minnesota picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 93100% of career value
- Final season
- 199411 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 310
Who came off the board on either side of Karl Mecklenburg.
Texas Southern
Alabama
Washington State
Baylor
Minnesota in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Karl Mecklenburg in the 1983 NFL Draft
Karl Mecklenburg is a Linebacker out of Minnesota selected No. 310 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft. 180 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value Minnesota has produced 89 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 Karl Mecklenburg drafted?
Karl Mecklenburg was selected No. 310 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/karl-mecklenburg.
What college did Karl Mecklenburg play for?
Karl Mecklenburg played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Karl Mecklenburg's NFL career turn out?
180 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value Accolades: 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/karl-mecklenburg.