Mike Richardson was drafted No. 33 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 91 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #33
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 91
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3919th at Arizona State
The pick
How Mike Richardson came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
91 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 91
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3919th among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 39100% of career value
- Final season
- 19896 years after the draft
Around pick 33
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Richardson.
Miami
Fresno State · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Georgia Tech
SMU · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Arizona State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Arizona State
#29
Vernon Maxwell
LB · IND
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
#181
Mike Black
P · DET
Arizona State
#254
Walt Bowyer
DE · DEN
Arizona State
Other DB picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Arizona State · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#37
Darren Woodson
DB · DAL · 1992
Arizona State · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#78
David Fulcher
DB · CIN · 1986
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#41
Phillippi Sparks
DB · NYG · 1992
Arizona State
#20
Adam Archuleta
DB · LAR · 2001
Arizona State
#32
Craig Newsome
DB · GB · 1995
Arizona State
Other players named Mike Richardson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Richardson in the 1983 NFL Draft
Mike Richardson is a Defensive back out of Arizona State selected No. 33 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft. 91 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 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 Richardson drafted?
Mike Richardson was selected No. 33 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-richardson.
What college did Mike Richardson play for?
Mike Richardson 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 Richardson's NFL career turn out?
91 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mike-richardson.