Mike Compton was drafted No. 68 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1993 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 151 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #68
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 151
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 516th at West Virginia
The pick
How Mike Compton came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Guard G
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
151 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 151
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 516th among West Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3263% of career value
- Final season
- 200411 years after the draft
Around pick 68
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Compton.
Texas A&M
North Carolina
Hawai'i · 3× Pro Bowl
West Virginia in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from West Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Compton in the 1993 NFL Draft
Mike Compton is a Guard out of West Virginia selected No. 68 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1993 NFL Draft. 151 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value West Virginia has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Compton drafted?
Mike Compton was selected No. 68 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/mike-compton.
What college did Mike Compton play for?
Mike Compton played college football at West Virginia in the Big 12. See every West Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-virginia-mountaineers.
How did Mike Compton's NFL career turn out?
151 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/mike-compton.