Aaron Pearson was drafted No. 285 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 43 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #285
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 43
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 851st at Mississippi State
The pick
How Aaron Pearson came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
43 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 43
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 851st among Mississippi State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 19882 years after the draft
Around pick 285
Who came off the board on either side of Aaron Pearson.
Baylor
Richmond
Iowa
Mississippi State in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Mississippi State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
K.J. Wright
LB · SEA · 2011
Mississippi State · 1× Pro Bowl
#2
Johnie Cooks
LB · IND · 1982
Mississippi State
#120
Greg Favors
LB · KC · 1998
Mississippi State
#63
Willie Gay Jr.
LB · KC · 2020
Mississippi State
#228
Mario Haggan
LB · BUF · 2003
Mississippi State
#158
James Williams
LB · NO · 1990
Mississippi State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Aaron Pearson in the 1986 NFL Draft
Aaron Pearson is a Linebacker out of Mississippi State selected No. 285 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1986 NFL Draft. 43 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Mississippi State has produced 113 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 Aaron Pearson drafted?
Aaron Pearson was selected No. 285 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/aaron-pearson.
What college did Aaron Pearson play for?
Aaron Pearson played college football at Mississippi State in the SEC. See every Mississippi State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-state-bulldogs.
How did Aaron Pearson's NFL career turn out?
43 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/aaron-pearson.