Mike Peterson was drafted No. 36 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Florida. 198 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 198
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 737th at Florida
The pick
How Mike Peterson came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
198 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value
- Games played
- 198
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 737th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1926% of career value
- Final season
- 201213 years after the draft
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Peterson.
Georgia
Northwestern
Michigan
Nebraska · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Peterson in the 1999 NFL Draft
Mike Peterson is a Linebacker out of Florida selected No. 36 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL Draft. 198 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 Peterson drafted?
Mike Peterson was selected No. 36 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/mike-peterson.
What college did Mike Peterson play for?
Mike Peterson played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did Mike Peterson's NFL career turn out?
198 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/mike-peterson.