Mike McCloskey was drafted No. 88 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 48 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #88
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 48
- Career AV
- 2156th at Penn State
The pick
How Mike McCloskey came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
48 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 48
- Career approximate value
- 2156th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 88
Who came off the board on either side of Mike McCloskey.
Oklahoma State
Washington
BYU
Penn State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
#7
Todd Blackledge
QB · KC
Penn State
#73
Walker Lee Ashley
LB · MIN
Penn State
#122
Bill Contz
T · CLE
Penn State
#140
Gregg Garrity
WR · PIT
Penn State
#261
Dave Laube
G · DET
Penn State
#263
Pete Speros
G · SEA
Penn State
#268
Ralph Giacomarro
P · ATL
Penn State
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike McCloskey in the 1983 NFL Draft
Mike McCloskey is a Tight end out of Penn State selected No. 88 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 48 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 McCloskey drafted?
Mike McCloskey was selected No. 88 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-mccloskey.
What college did Mike McCloskey play for?
Mike McCloskey played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Mike McCloskey's NFL career turn out?
48 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-mccloskey.