Joe Milinichik was drafted No. 69 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1986 NFL Draft out of NC State. 96 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #69
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 96
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3027th at NC State
The pick
How Joe Milinichik came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
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NC State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
96 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 96
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3027th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 620% of career value
- Final season
- 19948 years after the draft
Around pick 69
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Milinichik.
UL Monroe
Nevada
Memphis
Washington
NC State in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Milinichik in the 1986 NFL Draft
Joe Milinichik is a Guard out of NC State selected No. 69 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1986 NFL Draft. 96 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Joe Milinichik drafted?
Joe Milinichik was selected No. 69 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/joe-milinichik.
What college did Joe Milinichik play for?
Joe Milinichik played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Joe Milinichik's NFL career turn out?
96 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/joe-milinichik.