Mike Junkin was drafted No. 5 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Duke. 20 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #5
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 20
- Career AV
- 317th at Duke
The pick
How Mike Junkin came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
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Duke
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
20 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 20
- Career approximate value
- 317th among Duke picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 19892 years after the draft
Around pick 5
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Junkin.
Miami
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
Colorado State
Washington
Other LB picks from Duke
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Junkin in the 1987 NFL Draft
Mike Junkin is a Linebacker out of Duke selected No. 5 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1987 NFL Draft. 20 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Duke has produced 32 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 Mike Junkin drafted?
Mike Junkin was selected No. 5 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/mike-junkin.
What college did Mike Junkin play for?
Mike Junkin played college football at Duke in the ACC. See every Duke draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/duke-blue-devils.
How did Mike Junkin's NFL career turn out?
20 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/mike-junkin.