Mike Croel was drafted No. 4 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3431st at Nebraska
The pick
How Mike Croel came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3431st among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2471% of career value
- Final season
- 19987 years after the draft
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Croel.
UCLA · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
Nebraska in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Croel in the 1991 NFL Draft
Mike Croel is a Linebacker out of Nebraska selected No. 4 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1991 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Croel drafted?
Mike Croel was selected No. 4 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/mike-croel.
What college did Mike Croel play for?
Mike Croel played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Mike Croel's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/mike-croel.