Mike Slaton was drafted No. 232 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1986 NFL Draft out of South Dakota. 1 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #232
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 1
The pick
How Mike Slaton came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
South Dakota
MVFC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
1 regular-season games
- Games played
- 1
- Final season
- 19871 years after the draft
Around pick 232
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Slaton.
BYU
Colorado College
Western Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Troy
South Dakota in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from South Dakota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Slaton in the 1986 NFL Draft
Mike Slaton is a Defensive back out of South Dakota selected No. 232 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1986 NFL Draft. 1 regular-season games South Dakota has produced 8 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 Slaton drafted?
Mike Slaton was selected No. 232 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mike-slaton.
What college did Mike Slaton play for?
Mike Slaton played college football at South Dakota in the MVFC. See every South Dakota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-dakota-coyotes.
How did Mike Slaton's NFL career turn out?
1 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mike-slaton.