Mike Caldwell was drafted No. 83 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Middle Tennessee. 159 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #83
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 159
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 315th at Middle Tennessee
The pick
How Mike Caldwell came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
159 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 159
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 315th among Middle Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 826% of career value
- Final season
- 200310 years after the draft
Around pick 83
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Caldwell.
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Stanford · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Indiana
Kentucky
Middle Tennessee in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Middle Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Caldwell in the 1993 NFL Draft
Mike Caldwell is a Linebacker out of Middle Tennessee selected No. 83 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1993 NFL Draft. 159 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Middle Tennessee has produced 19 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Caldwell drafted?
Mike Caldwell was selected No. 83 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/mike-caldwell.
What college did Mike Caldwell play for?
Mike Caldwell played college football at Middle Tennessee in the Conference USA. See every Middle Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/middle-tennessee-blue-raiders.
How did Mike Caldwell's NFL career turn out?
159 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/mike-caldwell.