Mike Pringley was drafted No. 215 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1999 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #215
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 11
- Career AV
- 1108th at North Carolina
The pick
How Mike Pringley came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 1108th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 20001 years after the draft
Around pick 215
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Pringley.
Alcorn State · 4× Pro Bowl
Virginia
Oregon State
North Carolina in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#14
Robert Quinn
DE · LAR · 2011
North Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Greg Ellis
DE · DAL · 1998
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#19
Vonnie Holliday
DE · GB · 1998
North Carolina
#18
Donnell Thompson
DE · IND · 1981
North Carolina
#225
Reuben Davis
DE · TB · 1988
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Pringley in the 1999 NFL Draft
Mike Pringley is a Defensive end out of North Carolina selected No. 215 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1999 NFL Draft. 11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Pringley drafted?
Mike Pringley was selected No. 215 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/mike-pringley.
What college did Mike Pringley play for?
Mike Pringley played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Mike Pringley's NFL career turn out?
11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/mike-pringley.