Mike Cherry was drafted No. 171 overall by the New York Giants in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Murray State. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #171
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How Mike Cherry came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Murray State
MVFC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 19981 years after the draft
Around pick 171
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Cherry.
Texas A&M-Kingsville · 2× Pro Bowl
Stanford
Colorado State
Nevada
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Cherry in the 1997 NFL Draft
Mike Cherry is a Quarterback out of Murray State selected No. 171 overall by the New York Giants in the 1997 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games Murray State has produced 8 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 Cherry drafted?
Mike Cherry was selected No. 171 overall by the New York Giants in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/mike-cherry.
What college did Mike Cherry play for?
Mike Cherry played college football at Murray State in the MVFC. See every Murray State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/murray-state-racers.
How did Mike Cherry's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/mike-cherry.