Mike Utley was drafted No. 59 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #59
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 32
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 931st at Washington State
The pick
How Mike Utley came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Guard G
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 931st among Washington State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 19912 years after the draft
Around pick 59
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Utley.
Pittsburgh · 5× Pro Bowl
Oregon
NC State
Arizona
Washington State in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Washington State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Utley in the 1989 NFL Draft
Mike Utley is a Guard out of Washington State selected No. 59 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 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 Utley drafted?
Mike Utley was selected No. 59 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/mike-utley.
What college did Mike Utley play for?
Mike Utley played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Mike Utley's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/mike-utley.