Mikhael Ricks was drafted No. 59 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Stephen F. Austin. 82 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #59
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 82
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 146th at Stephen F. Austin
The pick
How Mikhael Ricks came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
82 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 82
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 146th among Stephen F. Austin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 643% of career value
- Final season
- 20035 years after the draft
Around pick 59
Who came off the board on either side of Mikhael Ricks.
Hampton
California · 2× Pro Bowl
Eastern Michigan
Mississippi State
Stephen F. Austin in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mikhael Ricks in the 1998 NFL Draft
Mikhael Ricks is a Tight end out of Stephen F. Austin selected No. 59 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1998 NFL Draft. 82 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Stephen F. Austin has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1986.
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 Mikhael Ricks drafted?
Mikhael Ricks was selected No. 59 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/mikhael-ricks.
What college did Mikhael Ricks play for?
Mikhael Ricks played college football at Stephen F. Austin in the Southland. See every Stephen F. Austin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stephen-f-austin-lumberjacks.
How did Mikhael Ricks's NFL career turn out?
82 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/mikhael-ricks.