John Offerdahl was drafted No. 52 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan. 89 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #52
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 89
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 482nd at Western Michigan
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How John Offerdahl came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
89 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Games played
- 89
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 482nd among Western Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 48100% of career value
- Final season
- 19937 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 52
Who came off the board on either side of John Offerdahl.
Wisconsin La Crosse · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Arkansas
Indiana State
Other LB picks from Western Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Offerdahl in the 1986 NFL Draft
John Offerdahl is a Linebacker out of Western Michigan selected No. 52 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1986 NFL Draft. 89 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Western Michigan has produced 30 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 John Offerdahl drafted?
John Offerdahl was selected No. 52 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/john-offerdahl.
What college did John Offerdahl play for?
John Offerdahl played college football at Western Michigan in the MAC. See every Western Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-michigan-broncos.
How did John Offerdahl's NFL career turn out?
89 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/john-offerdahl.