Mike Pearson was drafted No. 40 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Florida. 40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value

2002 NFL Draft · Rd 2 · #40 overall

Mike Pearson Florida Draft

Mike Pearson was drafted No. 40 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Florida. 40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value

Overall pick
#40
Round
2
Draft class
2002
NFL games
40
Years as starter
2
Career AV
1787th at Florida

The pick

How Mike Pearson came off the board in 2002.

Drafted by

Jacksonville Jaguars

Rd 2 · #40 overall · AFC South

Full 2002 draft class (261 picks)
Position
Offensive tackle T
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value

Games played
40
Seasons as a starter
2
Career approximate value
1787th among Florida picks
AV with the drafting club
17100% of career value
Final season
20053 years after the draft

Around pick 40

Who came off the board on either side of Mike Pearson.

Florida in the 2002 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other T picks from Florida

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Mike Pearson in the 2002 NFL Draft

Mike Pearson is a Offensive tackle out of Florida selected No. 40 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2002 NFL Draft. 40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 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 Pearson drafted?

Mike Pearson was selected No. 40 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/mike-pearson.

What college did Mike Pearson play for?

Mike Pearson 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 Pearson's NFL career turn out?

40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/mike-pearson.