Mike Black was drafted No. 181 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 58 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #181
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 58
- Career AV
- 761st at Arizona State
The pick
How Mike Black came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Punter P
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Career approximate value
- 761st among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 181
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Black.
Maryland
Princeton
Boise State
Arizona State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Arizona State
#29
Vernon Maxwell
LB · IND
Arizona State
#33
Mike Richardson
DB · CHI
Arizona State
#41
Ron Brown
WR · CLE
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Bryan Caldwell
DE · DAL
Arizona State
#92
Ron Wetzel
TE · KC
Arizona State
#169
Alvin Moore
RB · IND
Arizona State
#254
Walt Bowyer
DE · DEN
Arizona State
Other P picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Mike Black
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Sacramento State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Black in the 1983 NFL Draft
Mike Black is a Punter out of Arizona State selected No. 181 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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 Black drafted?
Mike Black was selected No. 181 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-black.
What college did Mike Black play for?
Mike Black played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Mike Black's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-black.