Pete Mandley was drafted No. 47 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Northern Arizona. 92 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #47
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 92
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 213rd at Northern Arizona
The pick
How Pete Mandley came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
92 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 92
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 213rd among Northern Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1676% of career value
- Final season
- 19906 years after the draft
Around pick 47
Who came off the board on either side of Pete Mandley.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pete Mandley in the 1984 NFL Draft
Pete Mandley is a Wide receiver out of Northern Arizona selected No. 47 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft. 92 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Northern Arizona has produced 19 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Pete Mandley drafted?
Pete Mandley was selected No. 47 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/pete-mandley.
What college did Pete Mandley play for?
Pete Mandley played college football at Northern Arizona in the Big Sky. See every Northern Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-arizona-lumberjacks.
How did Pete Mandley's NFL career turn out?
92 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/pete-mandley.