Mike Charles was drafted No. 55 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 101 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #55
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 101
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2723rd at Syracuse
The pick
How Mike Charles came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
101 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 101
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2723rd among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1452% of career value
- Final season
- 19918 years after the draft
Around pick 55
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Charles.
Washington
Rutgers · 1× All-Pro
Memphis
USC
Other NT picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Charles in the 1983 NFL Draft
Mike Charles is a Nose tackle out of Syracuse selected No. 55 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1983 NFL Draft. 101 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 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 Charles drafted?
Mike Charles was selected No. 55 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-charles.
What college did Mike Charles play for?
Mike Charles played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Mike Charles's NFL career turn out?
101 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-charles.