Mike Zordich was drafted No. 235 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 185 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #235
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 185
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4727th at Penn State
The pick
How Mike Zordich came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
185 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Games played
- 185
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4727th among Penn State picks
- Final season
- 199812 years after the draft
Around pick 235
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Zordich.
Western Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Troy
USC
Sacramento State
Penn State in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Zordich in the 1986 NFL Draft
Mike Zordich is a Defensive back out of Penn State selected No. 235 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1986 NFL Draft. 185 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Zordich drafted?
Mike Zordich was selected No. 235 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mike-zordich.
What college did Mike Zordich play for?
Mike Zordich played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Mike Zordich's NFL career turn out?
185 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mike-zordich.