Mike Sherrard was drafted No. 18 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 105 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 105
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 3329th at UCLA
The pick
How Mike Sherrard came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
105 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 105
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 3329th among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 515% of career value
- Final season
- 199610 years after the draft
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Sherrard.
Iowa · 1× Pro Bowl
Syracuse
Notre Dame
Vanderbilt · 3× Pro Bowl
UCLA in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Sherrard in the 1986 NFL Draft
Mike Sherrard is a Wide receiver out of UCLA selected No. 18 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986 NFL Draft. 105 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 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 Sherrard drafted?
Mike Sherrard was selected No. 18 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mike-sherrard.
What college did Mike Sherrard play for?
Mike Sherrard played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Mike Sherrard's NFL career turn out?
105 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mike-sherrard.