Michael Gaines was drafted No. 232 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of UCF. 83 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 31 · #232 overall
Michael Gaines UCF Draft
Michael Gaines was drafted No. 232 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of UCF. 83 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #232
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 83
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 725th at UCF
The pick
How Michael Gaines came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
UCF
Mid-American at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 275 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 225 prospect49.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 725th among UCF picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 343% of career value
- Final season
- 20095 years after the draft
Around pick 232
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Gaines.
Iowa
Syracuse
Illinois College
Nebraska
Other TE picks from UCF
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Gaines in the 2004 NFL Draft
Michael Gaines is a Tight end out of UCF selected No. 232 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2004 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value UCF has produced 53 NFL draft picks since 1987.
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 Michael Gaines drafted?
Michael Gaines was selected No. 232 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/michael-gaines.
What college did Michael Gaines play for?
Michael Gaines played college football at UCF in the Mid-American. See every UCF draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucf-knights.
How did Michael Gaines's NFL career turn out?
83 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/michael-gaines.