Ray Mickens was drafted No. 62 overall by the New York Jets in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. 146 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #62
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 146
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2152nd at Texas A&M
The pick
How Ray Mickens came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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Texas A&M
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
146 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 146
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2152nd among Texas A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2095% of career value
- Final season
- 200610 years after the draft
Around pick 62
Who came off the board on either side of Ray Mickens.
Georgia Tech
Clemson · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
West Virginia
USC
Texas A&M in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Texas A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ray Mickens in the 1996 NFL Draft
Ray Mickens is a Defensive back out of Texas A&M selected No. 62 overall by the New York Jets in the 1996 NFL Draft. 146 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Texas A&M has produced 193 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 Ray Mickens drafted?
Ray Mickens was selected No. 62 overall by the New York Jets in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/ray-mickens.
What college did Ray Mickens play for?
Ray Mickens played college football at Texas A&M in the SEC. See every Texas A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-a-m-aggies.
How did Ray Mickens's NFL career turn out?
146 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/ray-mickens.