Mike Wells was drafted No. 125 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 115 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #125
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 115
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3133rd at Iowa
The pick
How Mike Wells came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
115 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 115
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3133rd among Iowa picks
- Final season
- 20017 years after the draft
Around pick 125
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Wells.
Tennessee State
Stanford
Gardner-Webb
North Carolina
Other DT picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Wells in the 1994 NFL Draft
Mike Wells is a Defensive tackle out of Iowa selected No. 125 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1994 NFL Draft. 115 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Wells drafted?
Mike Wells was selected No. 125 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/mike-wells.
What college did Mike Wells play for?
Mike Wells played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Mike Wells's NFL career turn out?
115 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/mike-wells.