Mike Piel was drafted No. 82 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #82
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 50
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1143rd at Illinois College
The pick
How Mike Piel came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1143rd among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 19924 years after the draft
Around pick 82
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Piel.
Boston College · 2× Pro Bowl
Clemson
Auburn
West Virginia
Illinois College in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Illinois College · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#26
Whitney Mercilus
DE · HOU · 2012
Illinois College
#44
Jihad Ward
DE · LV · 2016
Illinois College
#68
Dawuane Smoot
DE · JAX · 2017
Illinois College
#152
Mel Agee
DE · IND · 1991
Illinois College
#204
Will Davis
DE · ARI · 2009
Illinois College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Piel in the 1988 NFL Draft
Mike Piel is a Defensive end out of Illinois College selected No. 82 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1988 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Piel drafted?
Mike Piel was selected No. 82 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/mike-piel.
What college did Mike Piel play for?
Mike Piel played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Mike Piel's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/mike-piel.